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    Virrey (en. Viceroy)

    /biˈrei/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of a high office that governs a territory on behalf of the king.
    The viceroy of New Spain had great political and economic power.
    El virrey de la Nueva España tuvo un gran poder político y económico.
    Ruler of a province or colony who acts as the representative of the king.
    The figure of the viceroy was fundamental during the colonial period.
    La figura del virrey fue fundamental durante la época colonial.
    Person who exercises government in place of a higher authority.
    The viceroy made important decisions in the absence of the king.
    El virrey tomó decisiones importantes en ausencia del rey.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vice-regem', meaning 'in place of the king'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    viceroy of New Spain
    Specific title of the viceroyal authority in Mexico during the colonial regime.
    virrey de la Nueva España
    to be like a viceroy
    Expression that refers to being in a position of great power or privilege.
    estar como un virrey

    Related Words

    viceroyalty
    Territory governed by a viceroy.
    virreinato
    regent
    Person who exercises government on behalf of another.
    regente
    monarch
    The king or queen who exercises supreme power.
    monarca

    Slang Meanings

    Viceroy in the sense of someone who acts with excessive authority.
    That boss thinks he is the viceroy of the office.
    Ese jefe se cree el virrey de la oficina.
    Viceroy as someone who feels important in their social circle.
    At that party, he was acting like a viceroy.
    En esa fiesta, él se comportaba como un virrey.