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imperial

eem-peh-ryahl/impeˈɾjal/

imperial

Also: royal
Adjectivem or fB1formal
A golden crown resting on a velvet red cushion.

📝 In Action

Visitamos las ruinas del antiguo palacio imperial.

B1

We visited the ruins of the old imperial palace.

El águila imperial es un símbolo de poder.

B2

The imperial eagle is a symbol of power.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • monárquico (monarchical)
  • regio (royal)

Antonyms

  • republicano (republican)
  • democrático (democratic)

Common Collocations

  • familia imperial – imperial family
  • decreto imperial – imperial decree
  • época imperial – imperial era

majestic

Also: commanding
Adjectivem or fB2
A large, grand palace with tall white pillars and golden gates.

📝 In Action

La actriz entró con un aire imperial que cautivó a todos.

C1

The actress entered with a majestic air that captivated everyone.

El hotel tiene una escalera imperial impresionante.

B2

The hotel has an impressive, grand staircase.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • majestuoso (majestic)
  • imponente (imposing)
  • grandioso (grand)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • porte imperial – stately/majestic bearing
  • aire imperial – an air of majesty

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "imperial" in Spanish:

commanding→imperial→majestic→royal→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: imperial

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase refers to a historical group of rulers?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
imperio(empire) — Noun
imperar(to prevail/rule) — Verb
imperioso(urgent/commanding) — Adjective
emperador(emperor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'imperialis', which comes from 'imperium', meaning power, command, or empire.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: imperialFrench: impérialItalian: imperiale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'imperial' used often in daily conversation?

Not really. It is a formal word. In daily life, you might use 'impresionante' or 'majestuoso' to describe something grand, unless you are specifically talking about history.

What is an 'escalera imperial'?

It is a specific type of grand staircase that starts with one wide flight of stairs and then splits into two smaller ones going in opposite directions. You find them in palaces and fancy hotels.