Altezas (en. Royalties)
/alˈteθas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Title granted to princes and princesses in formal contexts.
The royal highnesses arrived at the ceremony.
Las altezas reales llegaron a la ceremonia.
Way of addressing or referring to people of high dignity.
They address their highnesses with great respect.
Se dirigen a sus altezas con gran respeto.
Represents the dignity and status of members of royalty.
The highnesses are very well known in social circles.
Las altezas son muy conocidas en el ámbito social.
Etymology
From Latin 'altitudo', meaning height.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Your Highnesses
Formal term for referring to kings or princes.
Sus Altezas
His Royal Highness
Expression used to talk about a king or queen.
La Alteza Real
High spheres
Referring to the upper part of society or the ruling class.
Altas esferas
Related Words
high rank
Person who holds a high position in a hierarchy.
alto rango
nobility
Group of nobles and people who hold honorific titles.
nobleza
royal
Related to the royal family or monarchy.
royal
Slang Meanings
Highnesses as an expression of arrogant people.
I don’t know why they behave like highnesses.
No sé por qué se comportan como altezas.
Used to sarcastically refer to people who consider themselves superior.
He thinks he’s the highness of the neighborhood.
Él se cree las altezas del barrio.