Principe (en. Prince)

/pɾin̪θipe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Title of the person who is the heir to the throne.

The prince attended the opening ceremony.

El príncipe asistió a la ceremonia de apertura.

Person who exercises political power and governs a territory.

The prince ruled his land with wisdom.

El príncipe gobernó su tierra con sabiduría.

Figuratively, a person who stands out in some field for their talent or qualities.

He is considered the prince of football for his skill.

Es considerado el príncipe del fútbol por su habilidad.

From Latin 'princeps', which means 'the first' or 'the one who is first.'

blue prince

Ideal or perfect man for a woman.

principe azul

to be a prince

To behave in a polite and gallant manner.

ser un príncipe

prince of the seas

Title granted to a distinguished sailor or captain.

principe de los mares

princess

Daughter of the king or noble who can also inherit the throne.

princesa

royalty

Social class to which the royal family belongs.

realeza

monarchy

System of government headed by a king or prince.

monarquía

Term used to refer to a man who is considered attractive or charming.

He is the prince of the group; all the girls follow him.

Él es el príncipe del grupo, todas las chicas lo siguen.

Colloquial way to refer to an idealized boyfriend.

I found my prince; he is always there for me.

Encontré a mi príncipe, siempre está ahí para mí.