Duques (en. Dukes)

/duˈkes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Noble title that is above the marquess and below the prince.

The duke decided to organize a ball in his castle.

El duque decidió organizar un baile en su castillo.

Person who holds the title of duke.

The dukes of Edinburgh have been an influential family in British history.

Los duques de Edimburgo han sido una familia influyente en la historia británica.

Refers to a high dignity in the aristocracy.

Being a duke comes with great responsibilities and privileges.

Ser duque conlleva grandes responsabilidades y privilegios.

From the old French 'duc', with roots in the Latin 'dux', which means leader or commander.

cache of dukes

Term that refers to a high social position

caché de duques

live like a duke

Means to live with luxuries and comforts

vivir como duque

lead duchess

Expression that indicates a person who has no real power despite a title.

duquesa de plomo

duchess

Wife or woman who holds the title of duke.

duquesa

nobility

Privileged social class that includes dukes and other titles.

nobleza

noble title

Designation given to members of the nobility.

título nobiliario

Person who acts with a lot of confidence or arrogance.

That guy thinks he’s a duke because he has a nice car.

Ese chico se cree un duque porque tiene un buen auto.

Something that is of high quality or luxury.

This restaurant is top-notch, it always has the best dishes.

Este restaurante es duques, siempre tiene los mejores platillos.