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gloria

glory

noun GLOH-ryah Less Common

Also means

fame

Usage Note

Gloria covers both earthly fame and divine glory. The idiom estar en la gloria means 'to be in seventh heaven' (blissfully comfortable), which can surprise learners expecting a religious sense. The related saber a gloria means to taste wonderful.

Examples

"El atleta alcanzó la gloria."

Natural Translation

The athlete achieved glory.

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