National Anthem of Uruguay

Himno Nacional

English: National Anthem of Uruguay
National anthem of Uruguay
Lyrics	Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, 1833
Music	Francisco José Debali, 1845
Adopted	1848
Music sample
Himno Nacional (vocal)

The "National Anthem of Uruguay", also known by its first line "Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba", is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music (about six minutes).

The anthem's lyrics are by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who was also author of the lyrics to Paraguay's national anthem; "Paraguayos, República o Muerte". The lyrics were officially declared the national anthem on July 8, 1833, while the current musical composition was declared as the official by law on July 25 and 26, in 1848 .

Music

The music was composed by Francisco José Debali with the collaboration of Fernando Quijano. It was first performed on July 19, 1845. The music was officially declared the national anthem on July 25, 1848. Ninety years later (May 20, 1938) a new decree incorporated modifications by Gerardo Grasso and Benone Calcavecchia. Only the first two verses are sung. The theme of the anthem is supposedly taken from the Prologue of Donizetti's opera Lucrezia Borgia, while the elaboration of this theme is truly Debali's merit.

Lyrics

Complete original lyrics (in Spanish)	Public performance lyrics	Translated Short Version	Translated Long Version
Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba! Libertad o con gloria morir! (x2) Es el voto que el alma pronuncia, Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir! (x3) 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! Dominado la Iberia dos mundos Ostentaba su altivo poder, Y a sus plantas cautivo yacía El Oriente sin nombre ni ser: Mas, repente sus hierros trozando Ante el dogma que Mayo inspiró, Entre libres, déspotas fieros, Un abismo sin puente se vió. Su trozada cadena por armas, Por escudo su pecho en la lid, De su arrojo soberbio temblaron Los feudales campeones del Cid: En los valles, montañas y selvas Se acometen con muda altivez, Retumbando con fiero estampido Las cavernas y el cielo a la vez. El estruendo que en torno resuena De Atahualpa la tumba se abrió, Y batiendo sañudo las palmas Su esqueleto, venganza! gritó: Los patriotas el eco grandioso Se electrizan en fuego marcial, Y en su enseña más vivo relumbra De los Incas el Dios inmortal. Largo tiempo, con varia fortuna, Batallaron liberto, y señor, Disputando la tierra sangrienta Palmo a palmo con ciego furor. La justicia, por último, vence Domeñando las iras de un Rey; Y ante el mundo la Patria indomable Inaugura su enseña la ley. Orientales, mirad la bandera, De heroísmo fulgente crisol; Nuestras lanzas defienden su brillo, Nadie insulte la imagen del Sol! De los fueros civiles el goce Sostengamos; y el código fiel Veneremos inmune y glorioso Como el arca sagrada Israel. Porque fuese más alta tu gloria, Y brillacen tu precio y poder, Tres diademas, oh Patria, se vieron Tu dominio gozar, y perder. Libertad, libertad adorada, Mucho cuestas tesoro sin par! Pero valen tus goces divinos Esa sangre que riega tu altar Si a los pueblos un bárbaro agita, Removiendo su extinto furor, Fratricida discordia evitemos, Diez mil tumbas recuerdan su horror! Tempestades el Cielo fulmina, maldiciones desciendan sobre él, Y los libres adoren triunfante de las leyes el rico joyel. De laureles ornada brillando La Amazona soberbia del Sud, En su escudo de bronce reflejan Fortaleza, justicia y virtud. Ni enemigos le humillan la frente, Ni opresores le imponen el pie: Que en angustias selló su constancia Y en bautismo de sangre su fé. Festejando la gloria, y el día De la nueva República el Sol, Con vislumbres de púrpura y oro, Engalana su hermoso arrebol. Del Olimpo la bóveda augusta Resplandece, y un ser divinal Con estrellas escribe en los cielos, Dulce Patria, tu nombre inmortal. De las leyes el Numen juremos Igualdad, patriotismo y unión, Inmolando en sus aras divinas Ciegos odios, y negra ambición. Y hallarán los que fieros insulten La grandeza del Pueblo Oriental, Si enemigos, la lanza de Marte Si tiranos, de Bruto el puñal! Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba, Libertad o con gloria morir! Es el voto que el alma pronuncia, Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!	Orientales la Patria o la Tumba! Libertad o con gloria morir! 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! Que sabremos cumplir! Es el voto que el alma pronuncia, Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir! Que sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir! Libertad, libertad Orientales! Este grito a la Patria salvó. Que a sus bravos en fieras batallas De entusiasmo sublime inflamó. 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! Tiranos temblad! Tiranos temblad! Libertad en la lid clamaremos, Y muriendo, también libertad! Libertad en la lid clamaremos, Y muriendo, también libertad! Y muriendo, también libertad! También libertad! También libertad! Orientales la Patria o la Tumba! Libertad o con gloria morir! 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! Que sabremos cumplir! Es el voto que el alma pronuncia, Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir! Que sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir! Sabremos cumplir!	Orientals, the Fatherland or the grave, Liberty or with glory we die! Orientals, the Fatherland or the grave, Liberty or with glory we die! It is the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill! It is the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill. Which we will fulfill! It is the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill. Which we will fulfill! We will fulfill! We will fulfill! We will fulfill! Liberty, Liberty, Orientals! This cry saved the fatherland Which her brave warriors, in fierce battles with sublime enthusiasm fill´d. Liberty, Liberty, Orientals! This cry saved the fatherland Which her brave warriors, in fierce battles with sublime enthusiasm fill'd. This Holy gift of Glory we have deserved Tyrants: Tremble ! Tyrants: Tremble ! Tyrants: Tremble ! Ah! Liberty in combat we will Cry Out! And even dying, Freedom we shall also Shout ! Liberty in combat we will Cry Out! And even dying, Freedom we shall also Shout ! And even dying, Freedom we shall also Shout ! Freedom we shall also Shout ! Freedom we shall also Shout ! Orientals, our nation or the grave, Liberty or with glory we die! Orientals, our nation or the grave, Liberty or with glory we die! It’s the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill. It’s the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill. Which we will fulfill! It’s the vow that the soul pronounces, and which we, heroes, will fulfill. Which we will fulfill! We will fulfill! We will fulfill! We will fulfill!	Orientals, the Fatherland or the grave, Liberty or with glory, we die!(2x) Is the vote that the soul pronounces, And in which, we heroes fulfill!(3x) Freedom, Freedom, Orientals! This cry saved the fatherland. That his bravery in fierce battles Of sublime enthusiasm enflamed. This sacred gift, of glory we've deserved: tyrants tremble! Freedom in battle we'll cry, And in dying, freedom we'll shout! Iberia worlds dominated He wore his haughty power, And their captive plants lay The East nameless be But suddenly his irons chopping Given the dogma that May inspired Among free despots fierce A bridge saw pit. His billet chain guns, On his chest shield in battle, In his superb courage trembled The feudal champions of the Cid In the valleys, mountains and jungles Are undertaken with silent pride, With fierce rumbling roar The caves and the sky at once. The roar that echoes around Atahualpa the tomb was opened, And vicious beating palms Her skeleton, revenge! shouted Patriots to the echo It electrified in martial fire, And in his teaching more lively shines Of the Incas the immortal God. Long, with various fortunes, The freedman battled, and Lord, Disputing the bloody earth Inch by inch with blind fury. Justice finally overcomes Tamed the wrath of a king; And to the world the indomitable Homeland Inaugurates teaches law. Orientals, look at the flag, Glittering pot of heroism; Our spears defend their brightness, No one insults the image of the sun! In the civil jurisdiction the enjoyment Sustain and faithful Code Immune and glorious venerate Israel as the holy ark. For your glory to be higher, And Shine your price and power, Three crowns, oh Fatherland, were Your domain enjoy, and lose. Freedom, freedom adored Much treasure unparalleled slopes! But they are worth your joys divine That blood that irrigates your altar If a barbarian people agitated, Removing his late fury Avoid fratricidal strife, Ten thousand tombs recall the horror! Heaven thunders storms, curses upon him, And the triumphant worship free the law to rich jewel. Shining adorned with laurels The pride of the South Amazon, In his bronze shield reflect Fortaleza, justice and virtue. Enemies will not humiliate the front Neither foot oppressors imposed That sealed his record troubles And baptism of blood in their faith. Celebrating the glory and the day Of the sun of this new republic With glimpses of purple and gold, Decks your beautiful glow. The August dome of Olympus Shines, and a divine being With stars in the heavens writes, Sweet Fatherland, your name immortal. The law to swear to Numen Equality, patriotism and unity, Sacrificing their divine order Blind hatred, and black ambition. And find that insulting fierce The greatness of the Eastern People, For the enemies, the spear of Mars, For the tyrants the dagger of Brutus! Orientals, the Fatherland or the grave, Liberty or with glory, we die! (2x) Is the vote that the soul pronounces, And in which, we heroes fulfill! (3x)

External links

• Free sheet music of the National Anthem of Uruguay from Cantorion.org
• Uruguay anthem streaming audio, lyrics and info

See also

• Francisco José Debali#National Anthem of Uruguay

• Fernando Quijano#Uruguayan National Anthem