B1 — Intermediatenoun
onore
honour, credit
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rispettodignitàreputazionestimagloria
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disonorevergognaumiliazioneinfamiaignominia
Usage note
'Parola d'onore' = word of honour. 'In onore di' = in honour of. 'Fare onore a' = to do justice to (food/person). 'Medaglia d'onore' = medal of honour. 'Onorare' = to honour.
Example
"È stato un onore ricevere questo premio."
"It was an honour to receive this prize."
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