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La condesa heredó un castillo cerca del río.
B1The countess inherited a castle near the river.
El vestido de la condesa era de seda roja.
A2The countess's dress was made of red silk.
Su Alteza, la Condesa de Montecristo, asistirá al evento.
B2Her Highness, the Countess of Montecristo, will attend the event.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Since 'condesa' is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article 'la' before it: 'la condesa'. If referring to a specific person, you might capitalize it: 'La Condesa'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the genders
Mistake: "El condesa fue al baile."
Correction: La condesa fue al baile. (Remember that 'conde' is the masculine form and 'condesa' is the feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Address
When speaking directly to a countess, you would use 'Señora Condesa' or 'Su Excelencia' (Your Excellency) for maximum politeness.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: condesa
Question 1 of 2
Which word is the correct masculine counterpart for 'condesa'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'condesa' a common word in modern Spanish?
'Condesa' is understood by all Spanish speakers, but it is not used frequently in everyday conversation unless you are discussing history, royal families, or specific geographical names (like neighborhoods named after a countess).
How do I say the title of the husband of a 'condesa'?
The husband of a 'condesa' is usually a 'conde' (count), assuming the title is hereditary and both hold it. If she holds the title in her own right, her husband might not have a corresponding title, or he may be granted the courtesy title of 'conde'.