Inklingo

conde

COHN-day/ˈkon̪.de/

conde means count in Spanish (noble title).

count

NounmB1formal
A simple storybook illustration of a count, depicted as a man wearing a red velvet cape and a silver noble coronet.

📝 In Action

El conde invitó a todos los aldeanos a su fiesta anual.

B1

The count invited all the villagers to his annual party.

La historia del conde de Montecristo es muy famosa.

B2

The story of the Count of Monte Cristo is very famous.

Su título de conde es uno de los más antiguos de la región.

B2

His title of count is one of the oldest in the region.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • noble (nobleman)
  • aristócrata (aristocrat)

Common Collocations

  • título de condetitle of count
  • gran condegreat count

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conde" in Spanish:

count

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conde

Question 1 of 1

If 'conde' is the male noble title, what is the title for his wife?

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👥 Word Family
condesa(countess)Noun
condado(county)Noun
condal(comital (related to a count))Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

This word comes from the Latin word *comes*, which originally meant 'companion' or 'attendant.' Over time, particularly in the later Roman Empire, it became a title for high-ranking officials who were companions of the Emperor, eventually evolving into the noble title we know today.

First recorded: Around the 9th or 10th century in early Romance languages.

Cognates (Related words)

French: comteItalian: contePortuguese: conde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conde' the highest title in Spanish nobility?

No, 'conde' (count) is a high rank, but it is typically lower than a 'duque' (duke) and a 'marqués' (marquess). The highest non-royal title is usually 'duque'.