A personality trait in which an individual is hyper-sensitive to perceived threats to his personal honor or repute. He is obsessed with accomplishing every effort in the perfect manner. He holds himself to a high personal standard and will not divert from it for any reason. He will do whatever it takes to satisfy his need to maintain a high level of social importance and adherence to his behavioral code. The mere suggestion of ill-repute or dishonor is the greatest insult one can give.
"That guy has such a case of Spanish Honor! He could have just shot him dead, right there, but instead accepted a sword-fight. So honorable, so stupid..."
Prince Caspian from the Narnia series and Bonzo Madrid from the Ender's Game series are literary examples.
Prince Caspian from the Narnia series and Bonzo Madrid from the Ender's Game series are literary examples.
by Aufstand January 23, 2010
Get the Spanish Honormug.