Súbditos (en. Subjects)

/ˈsub.ditos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who are subject to the authority of a ruler.
The king's subjects celebrated his birthday.
Los súbditos del rey celebraron su cumpleaños.
Inhabitants of a territory under a specific regime.
The subjects of that nation have limited rights.
Los súbditos de esa nación tienen derechos limitados.
People living under a structured political system.
The subjects of the city respect the established laws.
Los súbditos de la ciudad respetan las leyes establecidas.

Etymology

From Latin 'subditus', meaning 'subjected'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

loyal subject
A person who shows loyalty to their ruler.
súbdito leal
subjects of the king
Those who are under the dominion of a monarch.
súbditos del rey
subjects of the nation
Citizens who are part of a state.
súbditos de la nación

Related Words

sovereign
The one who has supreme authority over subjects.
soberano
fear
A feeling that a subject may have towards their authority.
temor
obedience
The duty of subjects to follow established rules.
obediencia

Slang Meanings

Members of a group who follow a leader without question.
Those guys are just subjects of their charismatic leader.
Esos chicos son solo súbditos de su carismático líder.
A person who is swayed by authority.
Don’t be a subject and think for yourself!
¡No seas súbdito y piensa por ti mismo!