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    Duquesa (en. Duchess)

    /duˈkesa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Noble title granted to the wife or widow of a duke.
    The duchess attended the gala in an impressive dress.
    La duquesa asistió a la gala con un impresionante vestido.
    A woman who holds the title of duchess.
    The duchess of Alba is a famous figure in high society.
    La duquesa de Alba es una figura famosa en la alta sociedad.
    Representative of the nobility with special privileges.
    The duchess was invited to the royal wedding.
    La duquesa fue invitada a la boda real.

    Etymology

    From the French 'duchesse', derived from 'duc' meaning 'duke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    duchess of Alba
    Noble title referring to a well-known noblewoman in Spain.
    duquesa de Alba
    to live like a duchess
    To live in luxury and comfort.
    vivir como una duquesa
    to be treated like a duchess
    To receive special or privileged treatment.
    ser tratado como duquesa

    Related Words

    duke
    Male noble title corresponding to that of duchess.
    duque
    noble
    A person who belongs to the nobility.
    noble
    countess
    Female noble title lower than that of duchess.
    condesa

    Slang Meanings

    A woman who acts with great haughtiness or pretension.
    Don't be a duchess; we are all equals here.
    No seas duquesa, que aquí todos somos iguales.
    Refers to someone who seeks unnecessary luxuries.
    She is so busy being a duchess that she forgets what really matters.
    Está tan ocupada siendo duquesa que se olvida de lo que realmente importa.