Excelencias (en. Excellencies)

/eksɛlenθjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Outstanding qualities of a person or thing.
The artist's excellences were recognized at the exhibition.
Las excelencias del artista fueron reconocidas en la exposición.
Honorific usage in addressing individuals in high positions.
His Excellency, the ambassador, will give a speech this afternoon.
Su excelencia, el embajador, dará un discurso esta tarde.

Etymology

From Latin 'excellentia', which means outstanding or superiority.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Your Excellency
A formal title used to address high-ranking individuals.
Su excelencia
With all the excellences
Reinforced by the idea of possessing all desirable qualities.
Con todas las excelencias

Related Words

exception
Case that deviates from the general.
excepción
superiority
State of being superior in quality or nature.
superioridad
distinction
Marked difference that makes someone or something stand out.
distinción

Slang Meanings

Expression used to describe something of high quality in an informal context.
That restaurant has some excellences on its menu that are unmissable.
Ese restaurante tiene unas excelencias en su menú que son imperdibles.
Referring to someone who stands out significantly in their field colloquially.
That guy is pure excellence in sports.
Ese tipo es pura excelencia en el deporte.