Conde (en. Count)

/kon.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Noble title that is ranked below a duke and above a viscount.
The Count of Almaviva is a famous character from the opera 'The Barber of Seville'.
El conde de Almaviva es un personaje famoso de la ópera 'El barbero de Sevilla'.
A person who holds the title of count.
The count received his guests in his castle.
El conde recibió a sus invitados en su castillo.
Territory or domain that belongs to a count.
The count managed his lands with great responsibility.
El conde administraba sus tierras con gran responsabilidad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'comes', which means companion or associate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Count of history
Noble title that has had influence in the history of a region.
conde de la historia
To be worth like a count
To have significant value or to be important.
valer como un conde
Count's life
Luxurious and affluent lifestyle.
vida de conde

Related Words

Countess
Woman who holds the title of count.
condesa
Nobility
Group of people who possess noble titles.
nobleza
Title
Designation given to people of high rank.
titulo

Slang Meanings

Can refer to a person who has a luxurious or carefree lifestyle.
He lives like a count in his new house.
Vive como un conde en su nueva casa.
Sometimes used to refer to someone who behaves pretentiously.
Don't behave like a count, be more simple.
No te comportes como un conde, sé más sencillo.