Imperial (en. Imperial)

/im-pe-ri-al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to an empire.
The imperial architecture of the city impresses everyone.
La arquitectura imperial de la ciudad impresiona a todos.
Of great size or magnificence.
The palace had imperial halls decorated with luxury.
El palacio tenía salones imperiales decorados con lujo.
Authoritarian or exercising absolute power.
The imperial regime did not tolerate opposition.
El régimen imperial no toleraba la oposición.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperialis', related to 'imperium' which means authority or power.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imperialism
Doctrine or system that promotes the expansion of an empire.
imperialismo
imperial influence
Power or influence exercised by an empire over others.
influencia imperial
imperial culture
Cultures that predominate in an empire and may be imposed on other peoples.
cultura imperial

Related Words

empire
Set of territories governed by an emperor or supreme authority.
imperio
emperor
Monarch who exercises supreme power in an empire.
emperador
sovereign
One who exercises absolute power in their domain.
soberano

Slang Meanings

Impressive or majestic
That car is so imperial, it looks like it's going to run everyone over.
Ese coche es tan imperial, parece que va a atropellar a todos.
Of great quality or splendor
That party was imperial, we will never forget how much fun we had.
Esa fiesta fue imperial, no olvidaremos nunca lo bien que la pasamos.