A distinguished nobleman wearing elaborate red velvet robes and a small gold coronet on his head, signifying a British title.

lord

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lord?British nobility title

Also:peer?Member of the House of Lords,master?Figurative/Archaic ruler

📝 In Action

Leí una novela sobre un joven lord que hereda un castillo escocés.

I read a novel about a young lord who inherits a Scottish castle.

El Lord Mayor de Londres es una figura ceremonial importante para la ciudad.

The Lord Mayor of London is an important ceremonial figure for the city.

Muchos lords tienen asientos en la Cámara Alta del Parlamento británico.

Many lords have seats in the Upper House of the British Parliament.

Word Connections

Synonyms

noble (noble)
duque (duke)

Common Collocations

Lord Mayor – Lord Mayor (of a city)
Cámara de los Lores – House of Lords

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

Even though this word is a title, it is always treated as a masculine noun in Spanish: 'el lord', 'los lords'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Señor'

Mistake: "Using 'señor' when referring to a specific British title of nobility."

Correction: While 'señor' is often used for 'sir' or 'mister', for the formal British title, the anglicism 'lord' is almost always preferred in Spanish media and literature.

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation Tip

Although it's an English word, many Spanish speakers pronounce the 'r' with a slight roll, as in the Spanish word 'rojo'. It is completely natural to do this when using 'lord' in a Spanish conversation.

✏️ Quick Practice

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Word Family

lady(wife of a lord or a high-ranking woman) - noun

noble(noble person) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Se usa 'lord' para referirse a Dios?

No, aunque en inglés se dice 'The Lord' (El Señor) para referirse a Dios, en español se utiliza casi exclusivamente 'Señor' o 'Dios'. La palabra 'lord' en español se reserva para el título de la nobleza británica.