Nicaragua
Salve a ti, Nicaragua
Hail to Thee, Nicaragua
1918
1971
Salomon Ibarra Mayorga
Luis Abraham Delgadillo
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Key Facts
- 1. Nicaragua's anthem is one of the shortest in Latin America, with only two short verses
- 2. The anthem explicitly celebrates the silence of cannons, reflecting the country's desire for peace after numerous civil wars
- 3. Luis Abraham Delgadillo, the composer, is considered the father of Nicaraguan classical music and composed over 200 works
Lyrics
¡Salve a ti, Nicaragua! En tu suelo
Ya no ruge la voz del cañón,
Ni se tiñe con sangre de hermanos
Tu glorioso pendón bicolor.
Brille hermosa la paz en tu cielo,
Nada empañe tu gloria inmortal,
Que el trabajo es tu digno laurel
¡Y el honor es tu enseña triunfal!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialThe lyrics were written by Salomon Ibarra Mayorga and the music by Luis Abraham Delgadillo. Although written around 1918, the anthem was not officially adopted until 1971. It is one of the shortest national anthems in Latin America. The text celebrates the end of civil conflict and the pursuit of peace through labor rather than war.