Vizconde (en. Viscount)

/bisˈkonde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A noble title that is ranked below that of a count.
The vizconde attended the ceremony with great pomp.
El vizconde asistió a la ceremonia con gran pompa.
A noble who holds the title of vizconde.
The vizconde of a small town was highly respected among his neighbors.
El vizconde de un pequeño pueblo fue muy respetado entre sus vecinos.

Etymology

From Latin 'vicecomes', meaning 'the one who acts in place of the count'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vizconde of poverty
A person who pretends to have more than they actually possess.
vizconde de la pobreza
to be more than a vizconde
To be someone of great importance or respect beyond a title.
ser más que un vizconde

Related Words

count
A noble title superior to that of a vizconde.
conde
baron
A noble title that may be similar or equivalent in certain contexts.
barón
nobility
A group of people who hold a noble title.
nobleza

Slang Meanings

A person with airs of grandeur without having real status.
That guy acts like a vizconde, but he only has a regular job.
Ese tipo se comporta como un vizconde, pero no tiene más que un trabajo normal.
Someone who seeks to attract attention through their appearance or manner of speaking.
Don't be a vizconde, act with humility.
No seas vizconde, actúa con humildad.