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    Milord (en. Milord)

    /mi'loɾd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used to refer to a noble or a person of great social importance.
    The milord arrived at the party accompanied by his entourage.
    El milord llegó a la fiesta acompañado de su séquito.
    Expression of respect or submission to a powerful man.
    The servant addressed his master as milord.
    El sirviente se dirigió a su amo como milord.
    Title that denotes prestige and status within the aristocracy.
    In medieval times, being a milord meant having vast lands and wealth.
    En la época medieval, ser milord significaba tener vastas tierras y riquezas.

    Etymology

    From the English 'my lord', which was used as a term of respect toward the nobility.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    With due respect, milord
    Expression used to show deference to a person of high social standing.
    con el debido respeto, milord
    Your will, milord
    Phrase that indicates a willingness to fulfill the wishes of an important person.
    su voluntad, milord

    Related Words

    lordship
    The condition or dignity of being a lord.
    señorío
    nobility
    High social class that includes milords and other aristocrats.
    nobleza
    title
    Honorary designation that confers status.
    título

    Slang Meanings

    Used mockingly to refer to someone who thinks they are important.
    That guy behaves like a milord, but he has no money.
    Ese tipo se comporta como un milord, pero no tiene dinero.
    Can refer to someone who tries to appear wealthy and powerful.
    I'm not impressed by his milord attire; it's just a façade.
    No me impresiona su atuendo de milord, es solo una fachada.