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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