anthem

BrE /ˈænθəm/ AmE /ˈænθəm/

noun en → es

1 SING/PLAY [singular] B1

a national song or hymn that expresses the spirit and traditions of a country, organization, or group

himno nacional, himno de un grupo o organización

  • the anthem of somewhere/something

Collocations national anthem · play the national anthem

  • The national anthem was played at the opening ceremony.

    Se tocó el himno nacional en la ceremonia de apertura.

2 IDEAL/PRINCIPLE [singular] B2

a statement or idea that expresses the beliefs and values of a group, organization, or country

credo, ideal, principio

  • the anthem of somewhere/something

Collocations ideological anthem · principle of an organization

  • The company's anthem is to provide the best service.

    El lema de la empresa es proporcionar el mejor servicio.