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    Dama (en. Lady)

    /ˈda.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A term that refers to a woman with qualities of dignity and elegance.
    The maid of honor accompanied the bride on her way to the altar.
    La dama de honor acompañó a la novia en su camino al altar.
    A woman who holds a noble title or is part of high society.
    The lady of the court wore a beautiful silk dress.
    La dama de la corte vestía un hermoso vestido de seda.
    A board game similar to chess, but with pieces that move differently.
    We sat down to play checkers in the afternoon.
    Nos sentamos a jugar a las damas durante la tarde.
    In the Spanish deck of cards, it refers to the card that represents a woman.
    The king and the lady are the most important cards in the game.
    El rey y la dama son las cartas más importantes en el juego.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'domina', meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maid of honor
    A woman who assists the bride at a wedding ceremony.
    dama de honor
    lady of the house
    A woman in charge of managing household affairs.
    dama de la casa
    lady's companion
    A woman who accompanies and assists another person, usually of high society.
    dama de compañía

    Related Words

    knight
    A nobleman considered the opposite of the lady.
    caballero
    nobility
    A social class that includes ladies and gentlemen.
    nobleza
    iron lady
    A strong and determined woman.
    dama de hierro

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to an attractive woman.
    That girl is a lady; everyone looks at her when she passes.
    Esa chica es una dama, todos la miran cuando pasa.
    A term used to refer to a woman who behaves with great confidence and grace.
    She is a lady on stage.
    Ella es una dama en el escenario.