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.