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    Súbdito (en. Subject)

    /ˈsuβ.ðito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who lives under the dominion of a ruler.
    The king's subjects owed loyalty and obedience.
    Los súbditos del rey debían lealtad y obediencia.
    People or a collective under a political regime.
    The subject respected the laws of the country.
    El súbdito respetaba las leyes del país.
    A servant of a state or authority.
    Every subject has rights and duties.
    Todo súbdito tiene derechos y deberes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subditus', which means 'submitted' or 'subject'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Subject of the crown
    A person who is under the authority of the monarchy.
    súbdito de la corona
    Loyal subject
    An individual who shows loyalty to their ruler.
    súbdito leal
    Obedient subject
    One who follows the orders of their superior.
    súbdito obediente

    Related Words

    Sovereign
    A person who exercises total authority in a state.
    soberano
    Vassalage
    A relationship of dependence between a vassal and their lord.
    vasallaje
    Patron
    One who has power or authority over others.
    patrón

    Slang Meanings

    A person who easily submits to authority.
    He is a total subject, he follows everything they tell him.
    Él es un súbdito total, sigue todo lo que le dicen.
    Someone who does not question the decisions of power.
    That attitude makes him a subject among others.
    Esa actitud lo convierte en un súbdito entre los demás.