Vasallos (en. Vassals)

/baˈsaʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
In medieval history, they were the subjects of a lord.
The vassals worked the lands granted to them by the king.
Los vasallos trabajaban las tierras que les otorgaba el rey.
It refers to subjects who depend on a higher power.
The king had many vassals who owed him obedience.
El rey tenía muchos vasallos que le debían obediencia.
People who serve a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land.
The vassals owed loyalty to their lord.
Los vasallos debían lealtad a su señor.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vassallus', which means 'servant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a vassal
To be subordinate to a higher authority.
ser un vasallo
to give vassalage
To offer service and loyalty to a lord.
dar vasallaje

Related Words

vassalage
Relationship between a vassal and their lord.
vasallaje
lordship
Dominion of a lord over their vassals.
señorío
feudalism
Political and social system based on vassalage.
feudalismo

Slang Meanings

Expression of submission or servility.
He acts like a vassal towards his boss.
Él actúa como un vasallo ante su jefe.
Someone who follows another blindly.
In that group, everyone is a fashion vassal.
En ese grupo, todos son vasallos de la moda.