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    Faraón (en. Pharaoh)

    /faɾa'ɔn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Titles of the kings of ancient Egypt.
    The pharaoh built impressive pyramids.
    El faraón construyó pirámides impresionantes.
    Divine representative of the Egyptian people.
    The priests served the pharaoh in the temples.
    Los sacerdotes servían al faraón en los templos.
    Symbol of power and governance in Egyptian history.
    The pharaoh was seen as the incarnation of Horus on earth.
    El faraón era visto como la encarnación de Horus en la tierra.

    Etymology

    From ancient Egyptian 'per-aa' meaning 'great house'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    my pharaoh
    expression of affection or respect towards someone in power.
    mi faraón
    pharaoh of the poor
    term referring to a person who holds great power even in a humble context.
    faraón de los pobres
    party pharaoh
    person who organizes or leads a celebration.
    faraón de la fiesta

    Related Words

    pyramid
    Monumental structure built as a tomb for pharaohs.
    piramide
    sphinx
    Statue with a lion's body and a human head, often associated with pharaohs.
    esfinge
    hieroglyph
    Writing system used in ancient Egypt, frequently related to pharaohs.
    jeroglífico

    Slang Meanings

    Person with an authoritarian character.
    My boss is a pharaoh in the office, he always wants things done his way.
    Mi jefe es un faraón en la oficina, siempre quiere que se haga lo que él dice.
    Someone who holds wealth or power.
    He bought a new car and now he thinks he’s a pharaoh.
    Se compró un coche nuevo y ahora se cree un faraón.