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    Cetro (en. Scepter)

    /ˈθetɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An instrument that represents the authority and power of a sovereign or an institution.
    The king held his scepter during the coronation ceremony.
    El rey sostenía su cetro durante la ceremonia de coronación.
    An ornamented staff used as a symbol of leadership.
    The bishop's scepter was adorned with precious jewels.
    El cetro del obispo estaba adornado con joyas preciosas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sceptrum', meaning rod or staff.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold the scepter
    To exercise power or authority.
    llevar el cetro
    scepter and sword
    Political and military power.
    cetro y espada

    Related Words

    royalty
    Condition or dignity of being a king or queen.
    realeza
    authority
    Power or right to command or enforce the law.
    autoridad

    Slang Meanings

    To use power or influence arbitrarily.
    Upon taking office, he began to act as if he had the scepter in hand.
    Al asumir el cargo, empezó a actuar como si tuviera el cetro en la mano.
    To be in a position of control.
    In the meeting, he felt like he had the scepter among his colleagues.
    En la reunión, se sentía con el cetro entre sus colegas.