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honorario

honorary

adjective oh-noh-RRAH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin honorarius (done for honour, not pay).

Usage Note

Honorario in the singular usually means 'honorary' (miembro honorario, honorary member; doctor honoris causa uses the Latin directly). In the plural, honorarios becomes a noun meaning 'fees' or 'professional charges' — particularly for freelancers, doctors, and lawyers. This plural-as-noun usage is the most common context a learner will encounter.

Examples

"El médico cobró sus honorarios."

Natural Translation

The doctor charged his fees.

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