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    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.