Principado (en. Principality)
/pɾinθiˈpaðo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State or territory governed by a prince.
The principality of Monaco is known for its glamour.
El principado de Mónaco es conocido por su glamour.
Office or dignity of a prince.
The heir aspires to obtain the principality after his father's death.
El heredero aspira a obtener el principado tras la muerte de su padre.
Domain or jurisdiction of a prince.
The principality encompasses several mountainous regions.
El principado abarca varias regiones montañosas.
Etymology
From Latin 'principatus,' which means 'jurisdiction of a prince.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
ecclesiastical principality
Territory governed by the church.
principado eclesiástico
personal principality
System of government controlled by a single person.
principado personal
under the principality of
During the reign of a prince.
bajo el principado de
Related Words
prince
Sovereign who governs a principality.
príncipe
princely
Of or relating to a prince.
princely
monarchy
Form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.
monarquía
Slang Meanings
Power or control.
That guy has dominion over everything in his neighborhood.
Ese tipo tiene el principado sobre todo en su barrio.
To act with authority.
In that meeting, he acted as if he had authority over everyone.
En esa reunión, él se comportó como si tuviera un principado sobre todos.