The Uruguay national anthem, “Himno Nacional,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Spanish.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Himno Nacional
- Written Date: 1833
- Lyricist: Francisco Acuña de Figueroa
- Composer: Francisco José Debali
- Official Adoption Date: 1848
Original Lyrics in Spanish
Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba,
¡Libertad o con gloria morir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir.
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir.
Libertad, libertad Orientales
Este grito a la Patria salvó
Que a sus bravos, en fieras batallas,
De entusiasmo sublime inflamó.
De este don sacrosanto la gloria
Merecimos: tiranos ¡temblad!
Libertad en la lid clamaremos,
Y muriendo, también libertad!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Uruguay national anthem English version. “Himno Nacional” reflects the pride and unity of Uruguay. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Orientals, the Fatherland or the Tomb,
Liberty or with glory we die!
It is the vow that the soul pronounces,
And which heroically we will fulfill.
It is the vow that the soul pronounces,
And which heroically we will fulfill.
Liberty, liberty, Orientals,
This cry saved the country
That in fierce battles
Kindled sublime enthusiasm.
Of this sacred gift, the glory
We deserved: tyrants, tremble!
Liberty in the fight we shall cry,
And dying, also liberty!
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