Consorte (en. Consort)
/konsorte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is united to another in marriage or as a partner.
The queen's consort accompanied his wife at the event.
El consorte de la reina acompañó a su esposa en el evento.
One that is part of a joint activity or partnership.
The company's consort is an essential partner for the project's success.
El consorte de la empresa es un compañero esencial para el éxito del proyecto.
Etymology
From the Latin 'consors', which means 'partner' or 'associate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ideal consort
It refers to the person considered the perfect partner.
consorte ideal
to be the consort
It means to participate or be associated with someone in a close relationship.
ser el consorte
Related Words
spouse
A married person in relation to their partner.
cónyuge
partner
A pair of people who maintain a loving relationship.
pareja
companion
A person who accompanies another in an activity.
compañero
Slang Meanings
In some contexts, it informally refers to a partner.
That girl is my consort, but we are not married.
Esa chica es mi consorte, pero no estamos casados.
Sometimes humorously used to refer to someone complicated in a relationship.
After all, he is just another consort in her life.
Después de todo, él es solo un consorte más en su vida.