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    Soberano (en. Sovereign)

    /so.βe.ˈɾa.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a ruler who has the highest authority in a country or state.
    The king is the sovereign of the nation.
    El rey es el soberano de la nación.
    It is used to describe something that has full authority or control over itself.
    The community seeks to be sovereign in its decisions.
    La comunidad busca ser soberana en sus decisiones.
    It refers to the quality of having independence and autonomy.
    A sovereign country does not depend on any other nation.
    Un país soberano no depende de ninguna otra nación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'soberanus', meaning 'supreme, above'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sovereign power
    Absolute power that a ruler possesses.
    soberano poder
    sovereign right
    The right that a state has to self-govern.
    soberano derecho
    sovereign respect
    Respect owed to the authority of a person or institution.
    soberano respeto

    Related Words

    sovereignty
    Supreme authority of a state over its territory and its people.
    soberanía
    sovereignist
    A person who defends the sovereignty of a nation.
    soberanista
    sovereignly
    In an absolute manner or with total authority.
    soberanamente

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who has power or influence.
    That guy is a sovereign in the business.
    Ese tipo es un soberano en el negocio.
    It can refer to something magnificent or impressive.
    That party was sovereign.
    Esa fiesta fue soberana.