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condecorar

to decorate with medals

verb kon-deh-koh-RAHR Rare

Also means

to honor

Usage Note

Condecorar specifically means to award a military or civic decoration, not merely to adorn — decorar covers general decorating. The recipient receives a condecoración (medal, badge of honor). It is typically used in formal or military contexts: fue condecorado por su valentía.

Examples

"El general fue condecorado por su valor."

Natural Translation

The general was decorated for his valor.

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