glory
BrE /ˈɡlɒrɪ/ AmE /ˈɡloʊri/
noun en → es
the honor and respect that a person, group, or country receives for doing something brave or impressive
gloria, honra, prestigio
- gain/win/achieve glory
Collocations military glory · personal glory
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He fought for the glory of his country.
Luchó por la gloria de su país.
the success and admiration that a person, group, or organization receives for doing something well or achieving something important
éxito, triunfo, gloria
- gain/win/achieve glory
Collocations worldwide glory · athletic glory
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The team won glory for the city.
El equipo ganó gloria para la ciudad.
the praise and admiration that someone receives from other people, especially because of their achievements or qualities
alabanza, elogio, gloria
- gain/win/achieve glory
Collocations public glory · personal glory
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She received glory for her work.
Ella recibió gloria por su trabajo.
the greatness and power of God, especially as shown in the world or to people
gloria de Dios, divinidad
- in glory
Collocations the glory of God · divine glory
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The church is dedicated to the glory of God.
La iglesia está dedicada a la gloria de Dios.
the bright light that comes from something, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive
brillo, resplandor, gloria
- shine with glory
Collocations glorious sunrise · shining glory
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The sun shone with great glory.
El sol brillaba con gran gloria.
the time when a person, group, or country was at its best and most successful
época dorada, tiempo de gloria
- in the glory days
Collocations glory days of a company · golden age
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They remember the glory days of their youth.
Recuerdan los tiempos dorados de su juventud.
a picture or statue of a holy person, especially one that is believed to have special powers
imagen sagrada, reliquia
- worship an image
Collocations glory of a saint · relics and glories
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The church houses several ancient glories.
La iglesia alberga varias reliquias antiguas.
the promise of something good or successful in the future
promesa, esperanza, gloria
- have a bright future
Collocations glory of youth · promise of success
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The young artist has the glory of a promising career.
El joven artista tiene la promesa de una brillante carrera.