Príncipes (en. Princes)

/ˈpɾinθipes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sons of a monarch who inherit the title and privilege.
The princes will attend the royal ceremony.
Los príncipes asistirán a la ceremonia real.
Nobles who occupy a high status in the social hierarchy.
In history, many princes had large armies.
En la historia, muchos príncipes tenían grandes ejércitos.

Etymology

From Latin 'princeps', which means 'the first' or 'the one at the front'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prince charming
An ideal man, the dream of many people.
príncipe azul
princes and beggars
Expression that indicates that life can be very variable.
príncipes y mendigos

Related Words

royalty
A group of people belonging to the royal family.
realeza
nobility
Social class made up of nobles.
nobleza

Slang Meanings

Attractive boy with good manners
That boy is a prince; he always behaves charmingly.
Ese chico es un príncipe, siempre se comporta de forma encantadora.
Young man who always seeks to be the center of attention
Every time he arrives, he looks like a prince at a party.
Cada vez que llega, parece un príncipe en una fiesta.