Imperiales (en. Imperial)

/impeɾiˈales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
High-denomination coins issued by the Spanish empire.
The collector acquired several ancient imperials.
El coleccionista adquirió varias imperiales antiguas.
Armies or powers that dominate a vast territory.
The imperial forces of the kingdom moved quickly.
Las imperiales fuerzas del reino se movieron rápidamente.
Pertaining to something that is grand or majestic.
The architecture of the cathedral has imperial elements.
La arquitectura de la catedral tiene elementos imperiales.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperialis', meaning 'pertaining to the empire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imperial management
refers to a centralized and powerful administration.
gestión imperial
in the imperial manner
indicates a way of acting or deciding in a very authoritative manner.
a la manera imperial
imperial powers
powers that have control over many territories.
poderes imperiales

Related Words

empire
Political organization that exercises its dominion over various territories.
imperio
emperor
Title for the emperor in the ancient Roman empire.
imperator
domination
Action of dominating or exercising control over something or someone.
dominación

Slang Meanings

Ostentatious lifestyle.
Lives in an imperial way, without worrying about expenses.
Vive a lo imperial, sin preocuparse por gastos.
Refers to behaviors of a person with a dominant attitude.
Don’t be so imperial in the meeting, listen to others.
No seas tan imperial en la reunión, escucha a los demás.