hon

BrE /hɒn/ AmE /hɑːn/

noun / verb en → es

1 HONOR [singular] B2

a mark of respect or admiration given to someone for their achievements, bravery, etc.

distinción, honor, galardón

Collocations receive an hon

  • She received the hon for her work in education.

    Ella recibió la distinción por su trabajo en educación.

2 HONOR [transitive] B1

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon

conceder, otorgar, conferir

  • hon somebody
  • The university honed her for her contributions to science.

    La universidad le concedió un honor por sus contribuciones a la ciencia.

3 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • They honed the war hero at a special ceremony.

    Lo homenajearon en una ceremonia especial.

4 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • The city honed the local artist for her outstanding work.

    La ciudad le concedió un honor a la artista local por su trabajo sobresaliente.

5 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • The government honed the scientist for her groundbreaking research.

    El gobierno le concedió un honor a la científica por su investigación pionera.

6 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • The community honed the volunteer for her dedication.

    La comunidad le concedió un honor a la voluntaria por su dedicación.

7 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • The organization honed the leader for her leadership.

    La organización le concedió un honor al líder por su liderazgo.

8 HONOR [transitive] B2

to show respect or admiration for someone by giving them an hon, often at a special ceremony

condecorar, premiar, homenajear

  • hon somebody
  • The institution honed the professor for her contributions.

    La institución le concedió un honor a la profesora por sus contribuciones.