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Honduras
hon-DYOOR-ruhs
Honduras (name) means a country in Central America, capital Tegucigalpa. Example: “They spent two weeks backpacking through Honduras before heading to Nicaragua.”
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A country in Central America, capital Tegucigalpa.
"They spent two weeks backpacking through Honduras before heading to Nicaragua."
"In the Atlanta suburb of Lilburn, ICE agents arrested Walter Valladares, a 53-year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras, according to family members who spoke with CNN."
— Priscilla Alvarez, Trump administration launches nationwide immigration enforcement blitz (2025)
How to use Honduras
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Central American nation bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
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Etymology
From Spanish honduras ("depths"), said to refer to the deep waters off the country's northern coast.
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What does “Honduras” mean?
The word “Honduras” means a country in Central America, capital Tegucigalpa. In plain terms, a Central American nation bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
How do you pronounce “Honduras”?
“Honduras” is pronounced hon-DYOOR-ruhs (/hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Honduras” in a sentence?
Here is “Honduras” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks backpacking through Honduras before heading to Nicaragua.”
What part of speech is “Honduras”?
“Honduras” is a name.
Where does the word “Honduras” come from?
The word “Honduras” comes from Spanish. From Spanish honduras ("depths"), said to refer to the deep waters off the country's northern coast.
Is “Honduras” a common word?
“Honduras” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
Is Honduras in Central America or South America?
Honduras is a country in Central America, not South America. It sits between the North and South American continents, sharing the isthmus with countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Is Honduras the name of a city or a country?
Honduras is a country, not a city. Its capital city, where the national government is based, is Tegucigalpa.
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