Emperadores (en. Emperors)

/em-pe-ra-do-res/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Titles granted to the leaders of an empire.
The Roman emperors were revered as gods.
Los emperadores romanos eran reverenciados como dioses.
People who have total control over a kingdom or empire.
The Japanese emperor is a symbolic figure in the country.
El emperador japonés es una figura simbólica en el país.
Emperors were often considered representatives of the gods on earth.
In ancient times, the emperors of China were seen as the ultimate authority.
En la antigüedad, los emperadores de China eran vistos como la máxima autoridad.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperator', meaning 'the one who commands'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emperors of the past
Refers to the emperors who have ruled throughout history.
emperadores del pasado
the emperor is naked
An expression that indicates an obvious truth that others avoid mentioning.
el emperador está desnudo

Related Words

empire
Set of territories or nations under the control of an emperor.
imperio
monarchy
Form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state.
monarquía
sovereignty
Supreme authority in a territory.
soberanía

Slang Meanings

Term used in contexts of absolute power.
Some politicians behave like emperors in their regions.
Algunos políticos se comportan como emperadores en sus regiones.
Referring to a person who acts with oppressive authority.
One cannot be an emperor in a company; collaboration is needed.
No se puede ser un emperador en una empresa, se necesita colaboración.