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    Marquesado (en. Marquisate)

    /maɾ.keˈsa.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Territory or domain that a marquis possesses.
    The marquisate of Cerdán was one of the most influential in the region.
    El marquesado de Cerdán fue uno de los más influyentes en la región.
    Noble title granted to a person.
    The king granted him the marquisate for his services in the war.
    El rey le concedió el marquesado por sus servicios en la guerra.

    Etymology

    The term 'marquesado' comes from the Latin 'marchio' meaning marquis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marquisate of Cerdán
    Specific noble title of the region of Cerdán.
    marquesado de Cerdán
    marquisate of the Encomienda
    It refers to a title associated with land administration.
    marquesado de la Encomienda
    from marquis to count
    Expresses a reduction in noble rank.
    de marqués a conde

    Related Words

    marquis
    Noble who possesses a marquisate.
    marqués
    county
    Noble title inferior to the marquisate.
    condado
    duchy
    Noble title superior to the marquisate.
    ducado

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone with airs of grandeur.
    Don't act all marquisate, here we are all equal.
    No te pongas en plan marquesado, aquí todos somos iguales.
    Humorous reference to someone pretentious.
    He always arrives with his marquisate, believing he is better than others.
    Siempre llega con su marquesado, creyendo que es mejor que los demás.