Vuecencia (en. Your excellency)

/bweθenθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State or condition of being regarded as worthy of respect.
The vuecencia of the teacher allowed him to be heard by all the students.
La vuecencia del profesor le permitió ser escuchado por todos los estudiantes.
Social influence that someone has in a group.
The vuecencia of the community leader is undeniable.
La vuecencia de la líder comunitaria es innegable.
Backing or support from people in authority.
His vuecencia on the committee gave more credibility to the project.
Su vuecencia en el comité le dio más credibilidad al proyecto.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'your excellency,' which is used to respectfully refer to people of high status.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have vuecencia
To have respect or moral authority over others.
tener vuecencia
to lose vuecencia
To stop being listened to or respected in a group.
perder vuecencia

Related Words

excellence
Quality of being exceptional or of high quality.
excelencia
prestige
Reputation or esteem acquired by a person or thing.
prestigio

Slang Meanings

To have a high level or status within a group.
That guy has vuecencia; he is always the one who organizes the parties.
Ese tipo tiene vuecencia, siempre es el que organiza las fiestas.
To attract attention and respect from others through one’s way of being.
She has vuecencia; everyone listens to her when she speaks.
Ella tiene vuecencia, todos la escuchan cuando habla.