glory

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡlɒrɪ/ AmE /ˈɡloʊri/

noun en → es

1 HONOR/PRIDE [uncountable] B1

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

  • He fought for the glory of his country.

    Luchó por la gloria de su país.

2 SUCCESS [uncountable] B2

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

  • The team won glory for the city.

    El equipo ganó gloria para la ciudad.

3 PRAISE [uncountable] C1

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

  • She received glory for her work.

    Ella recibió gloria por su trabajo.

4 GOD [uncountable] C1

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

  • The church is dedicated to the glory of God.

    La iglesia está dedicada a la gloria de Dios.

5 SHINE [uncountable] B2

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

  • The sun shone with great glory.

    El sol brillaba con gran gloria.

6 PAST [uncountable] C1

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

  • They remember the glory days of their youth.

    Recuerdan los tiempos dorados de su juventud.

7 IMAGE [countable] C1

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

  • The church houses several ancient glories.

    La iglesia alberga varias reliquias antiguas.

8 PROMISE [uncountable] C1

the promise of something good or successful in the future

promesa, esperanza, gloria

  • have a bright future

Collocations glory of youth · promise of success

  • The young artist has the glory of a promising career.

    El joven artista tiene la promesa de una brillante carrera.