Infanta (en. Infanta)
/inˈfanta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Term used to refer to a princess in the hierarchy of the Spanish royalty who is not the heir.
Infanta Sofía is known for her charisma.
La infanta Sofía es conocida por su carisma.
Name given to the daughters of Spanish monarchs.
The infantas of Spain play an important role in history.
Las infantas de España tienen un papel importante en la historia.
Etymology
From Latin 'infans', meaning 'child' or 'girl', referring to royal descent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
infanta of Spain
Title given to certain princesses in the Spanish monarchy.
infanta de España
the little infanta
It is used to refer affectionately to a younger infanta.
la infanta pequeña
Related Words
king
Title of a male monarch who rules a kingdom.
rey
queen
Female titleholder of royalty who shares governance or is the consort of a king.
reina
princess
Daughter of the king or queen, who may be the heir.
princesa
Slang Meanings
It is sometimes used playfully to refer to a spoiled girl.
That girl is a true infanta, always wanting to be the center of attention.
Esa niña es una verdadera infanta, siempre quiere ser el centro de atención.
At times, it refers to a woman who behaves with a sense of grandeur.
Don't be an infanta, we are all equal here.
No seas infanta, todos somos iguales aquí.