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faraón

fah-rah-OHNfaɾaˈon

“faraón” means “Pharaoh” in Spanish (Ancient Egyptian ruler).

Pharaoh

Also: king
NounmA2
Spain
An ancient Egyptian Pharaoh wearing a traditional striped headdress and golden jewelry.

📝 In Action

El faraón fue enterrado en una pirámide gigante.

A1

The pharaoh was buried in a giant pyramid.

Tutankamón es el faraón más famoso del mundo.

A2

Tutankhamun is the most famous pharaoh in the world.

Los antiguos egipcios creían que el faraón era un dios.

B1

Ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was a god.

Word Connections

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Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tumba del faraón – pharaoh's tomb
  • gran faraón – great pharaoh
  • la maldición del faraón – the pharaoh's curse

Idioms & Expressions

  • vivir como un faraón – to live in extreme luxury and comfort

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "faraón" in Spanish:

pharaoh→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: faraón

Question 1 of 3

What happens to the accent mark when 'faraón' becomes plural?

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👥 Word Family▼
faraónico(pharaonic (grandiose/huge)) — Adjective
faraona(female pharaoh) — Noun
faraonismo(pharaonism) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'pharaō', which comes from the Hebrew 'par‘ōh', and ultimately from the Egyptian word 'pr-`3' meaning 'Great House' (referring to the palace).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pharaohFrench: pharaonItalian: faraone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'faraón' always refer to Ancient Egypt?

Technically yes, but it is often used as a metaphor for anyone who lives with extreme wealth or holds absolute power.

Is the plural 'faraónes' or 'faraones'?

It is 'faraones' without an accent mark. Adding the 'es' changes the stress pattern so the written accent is no longer needed.

What is an 'obra faraónica'?

It is a phrase used to describe a massive, expensive, and ambitious construction project, similar to how the pyramids were built.