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    Vasallo (en. Vassal)

    /baˈsalʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is subject to a feudal lord and owes loyalty and service.
    The vassal was required to provide military assistance in times of war.
    El vasallo debía ofrecer su ayuda militar en tiempos de guerra.
    A term that designates someone who is in a relationship of dependence on another person or authority.
    In the kingdom, each vassal was obligated to pay homage to their king.
    En el reino, cada vasallo tenía la obligación de rendir homenaje a su rey.
    Figuratively, someone who allows themselves to be influenced or manipulated by another.
    His vassal-like attitude towards the boss led him to lose his independence.
    Su actitud de vasallo ante el jefe lo llevó a perder su independencia.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'vassallus', which means 'servant' or 'slave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a vassal
    To act submissively or servilely towards someone.
    ser un vasallo
    land of vassals
    Land that belongs to a lord where a group of vassals lives.
    tierra de vasallos

    Related Words

    lord
    A person who exercises authority over the vassals.
    señor
    feudalism
    A political and economic system based on the relationship between lords and vassals.
    feudalismo

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone who acts without autonomy.
    Don’t be a vassal, defend your opinions.
    No seas vasallo, defiende tus opiniones.
    Indicating blind loyalty towards a person.
    That person is a vassal of their boss.
    Esa persona es un vasallo de su jefe.