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    Marquesa (en. Marchioness)

    /maɾˈkesa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A noble title that grants its holder the rank of nobility.
    The marchioness hosted a party in her mansion.
    La marquesa organizó una fiesta en su mansión.
    A woman who holds the title of marchioness.
    The marchioness of Pompadour was an influential figure at court.
    La marquesa de Pompadour fue una influyente figura en la corte.
    It is used in some contexts to refer to influential or powerful women.
    She was regarded as the marchioness of the art world.
    Era vista como la marquesa del mundo del arte.

    Etymology

    From the French 'marquise', which comes from the Latin 'marca', meaning border or boundary.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a marchioness
    To exhibit behaviors or attitudes that denote wealth or distinction.
    ser una marquesa
    house of the marchioness
    Expression referring to an elegant and luxurious place.
    casa de la marquesa

    Related Words

    marquess
    A masculine noble title corresponding to marchioness.
    marqués
    duchess
    A feminine noble title that has a rank higher than that of a marchioness.
    duquesa
    noble
    A person who belongs to the nobility.
    noble

    Slang Meanings

    A woman who acts with airs of grandeur.
    Don’t be so marchioness-like, you have nothing to show off.
    No seas tan marquesa, que no tienes nada que presumir.
    Refers to a rich and powerful woman in colloquial contexts.
    That influencer is a true marchioness on social media.
    Esa influencer es una verdadera marquesa en las redes sociales.