Magestad (en. Majesty)

/ma.xes.tad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The quality of being majestic or worthy.

The majesty of the mountain was breathtaking.

La magestad de la montaña era impresionante.

Treatment or consideration given to a person of high rank.

The king was received with all the majesty that his title requires.

El rey fue recibido con toda la magestad que su título requiere.

Sovereignty or supreme authority.

The majesty of the empire stretched across several continents.

La magestad del imperio se extendía por varios continentes.

From Latin 'maiestas', which means greatness or dignity.

Her Majesty

Expression used to refer to people of high dignity, such as kings or queens.

Su magestad

Majesty of the king

Reference to the dignity and authority of the monarch.

Magestad del rey

majestic

Having majesty; grand or magnificent.

majestuoso

dignity

Quality of worthy; respect and consideration deserved by someone.

dignidad

Used in humorous contexts to refer to someone who behaves arrogantly.

He thinks he’s a king, but he’s just his neighborhood majesty.

Se cree un rey, pero solo es su magestad de barrio.

Exaggerated reference to someone's authority in a sarcastic manner.

Here comes the majesty of the classroom, as if about to give orders.

Aquí viene la magestad del salón, como si fuera a dar órdenes.