/onoˈɾaβle/
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Translation
honourable
Word origin
From Latin honorabilis, from honor ('honour, esteem'). The same root gives English 'honour' and 'honorary'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- honorabilis
- English cognates
- honourable, honorary
Grammar
Masc pluralhonorables
Examples
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He is an honourable man whom everyone trusts.
.
He acted in an honourable way until the end.
jueza .
The judge made an honourable and brave decision.
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She has always led an honourable life.
¡ gesto !
What an honourable gesture on his part!
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