honduran: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low Frequency (geographically specific)Neutral, formal in official/geopolitical contexts, informal when referring to people/culture.
Quick answer
What does “honduran” mean?
Of or relating to Honduras, its people, or their culture.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Of or relating to Honduras, its people, or their culture.
A citizen or national of the Central American country Honduras; pertaining to the Spanish dialect, customs, or products of Honduras.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is identical. Pronunciation differences are minor (see IPA).
Connotations
Neutral geographic/cultural identifier in both dialects.
Frequency
Frequency is tied directly to discussions of Central American geography, politics, immigration, or culture. No significant variation in frequency between UK and US English.
Grammar
How to Use “honduran” in a Sentence
[adjective] + noun (Honduran art)prepositional phrase (a citizen of Honduras)possessive ('Honduras's exports') as an alternativeVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “honduran” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- (no verb form)
American English
- (no verb form)
adverb
British English
- (no standard adverb form)
American English
- (no standard adverb form)
adjective
British English
- The Honduran embassy is in London.
- We sampled some authentic Honduran cuisine.
American English
- The Honduran delegation will visit Washington next week.
- Honduran pineapples are a major export.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in trade contexts, e.g., 'Honduran agricultural exports'.
Academic
Used in geography, political science, sociology, and anthropology papers.
Everyday
Common in news about immigration, travel, or sports (e.g., 'the Honduran football team').
Technical
Used in legal contexts for nationality, or in meteorology for regional phenomena (e.g., 'Honduran rainfall patterns').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “honduran”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “honduran”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “honduran”
- Spelling: *Hondurian, *Honduranian. Correct: Honduran.
- Capitalisation error: *honduran (must be capitalised as it derives from a proper noun).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, because it is derived from the proper noun 'Honduras'. It is capitalised in all uses (adjective and noun).
The plural is 'Hondurans' (e.g., 'The Hondurans we met were very welcoming').
Not typically for the Spanish language itself, which is called 'Honduran Spanish'. One would say 'She speaks Spanish (from Honduras)' rather than 'She speaks Honduran'.
The word 'Honduran' is gender-neutral. A woman from Honduras is a Honduran.
Of or relating to Honduras, its people, or their culture.
Honduran is usually neutral, formal in official/geopolitical contexts, informal when referring to people/culture. in register.
Honduran: in British English it is pronounced /hɒnˈdjʊə.rən/, and in American English it is pronounced /hɑːnˈdʊr.ən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(none specific to the word)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
HONDURAS ends in -AS, its people end in -AN: Honduras → Honduran.
Conceptual Metaphor
A nation as a source (Honduran coffee = coffee sourced from the nation-container 'Honduras').
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses 'Honduran' correctly?