Emperador (en. Emperor)
/em.pe.ra.dor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Sovereign of an empire who governs over several kingdoms or territories.
The emperor was considered a god in ancient Rome.
El emperador fue considerado un dios en la antigua Roma.
Title granted to certain sovereigns in history for their vast territories and power.
The emperor of China unified the country under his mandate.
El emperador de China unificó el país bajo su mandato.
Person who exercises supreme power in an empire, often inherited.
The Japanese emperor is a symbolic figure in Japanese culture.
El emperador japonés es una figura simbólica en la cultura japonesa.
Etymology
From Latin 'imperator', which designates one who commands or governs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Reign of the emperor
Period of governance or dominion of an emperor.
Reinado del emperador
The emperor has no clothes
An expression that means that something obvious is not seen due to ignorance or denial.
El emperador no lleva ropa
Power of the emperor
Influence and authority exercised by an emperor over his territories.
Poder del emperador
Related Words
empire
Set of territories and peoples subject to the same sovereign.
imperio
sovereign
Person who exercises supreme power in a state.
soberano
monarchy
System of government in which a king or emperor holds power.
monarquía
Slang Meanings
It humorously refers to a person with authority who is incompetent.
That guy is a true emperor of chaos in the office.
Ese tipo es un verdadero emperador del caos en la oficina.
Title given to someone who always wants to have control in a group.
In the team, Juan feels like the emperor, always controlling everything.
En el equipo, Juan se siente como el emperador, siempre controlando todo.