Where does “honorável” come from?
honorável (Portuguese) comes from Latin honōrābilis, from Latin honoro, from Latin honor, from Old Latin honos — Alternative form of honor.
honorável (Portuguese): honorable, respectable
Definitions
- honorable, respectable
Ancestry of “honorável”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | honōrābilis | honourable |
| 2 | Latin | honoro | I honor, respect; I clothe with honor, decorate |
| 3 | Latin | honor | honor, esteem, dignity, reputation, office |
| 4 | Old Latin | honos | Alternative form of honor |