The Honduras national anthem, “Himno Nacional de Honduras,” celebrates the heritage and aspirations of the Honduran nation. Below are the original lyrics in Spanish and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Himno Nacional de Honduras
- Written Date: 1915
- Lyricist: Augusto Constancio Coello
- Composer: Carlos Hartling
- Official Adoption Date: 1915
Original Lyrics in Spanish
Tu bandera, tu bandera
Es un lampo de cielo
Por un bloque de nieve
Cruzado por un haz
Y se ven en su fondo sagrado
Cinco estrellas de pálido azul;
En tu emblema, que un mar rumoroso
Con sus ondas bravías escuda,
De un volcán, tras la cima desnuda,
Hay un astro de nítida luz.
Chorus:
India virgen y hermosa dormías
De tus mares al canto sonoro,
Cuando echada en tus cuencas de oro
El audaz navegante te halló;
Y al mirar tu belleza extasiado,
Al influjo ideal de tu encanto,
La orla azul de tu espléndido manto
Con un beso de amor consagró.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Honduras national anthem English version. “Himno Nacional de Honduras” reflects the pride and unity of Honduras. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Your flag, your flag
Is a splendor in the sky
With a block of snow
Crossed by a band
And seen in its sacred background
Five pale blue stars;
In your emblem, which a roaring sea
With its fierce waves guards,
Of a volcano, with its bare peak,
There is a star of clear light.
Chorus:
Virgin and beautiful India, you were sleeping
To the song of your seas,
When placed in your golden valleys
The bold navigator found you;
And upon seeing your beauty, ecstatic,
Under the ideal influence of your charm,
The blue border of your splendid mantle
With a kiss of love consecrated.
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