honorable

[/ˈɑːnərəbəl/]

adjective

honrável

1. deserving of or entitled to honor and respect

He is an honorable man who always keeps his word.

Ele é um homem honrável que sempre cumpre sua palavra.

2. bringing or conferring honor

It was an honorable achievement for the team.

Foi uma conquista honrável para o time.

3. performed or made with honor and integrity

They fought an honorable battle with courage.

Eles lutaram uma batalha honrável com coragem.

4. used as a title of respect for certain officials

The Honorable Judge Smith presided over the case.

O Excelentíssimo Juiz Smith presidiu o caso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

honrável

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

honrável

same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

honrável

same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

honroso/honrável

honroso more commonly used in Portuguese Portugal

honorable discharge - licenciamento honrável (military context)

honorable mention - menção honrosa (recognition without winning)

a point of honor - uma questão de honra

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