lord
“lord” means “lord” in Spanish (British nobility title).
lord
Also: peer, master
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Leí una novela sobre un joven lord que hereda un castillo escocés.
B1I 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.
B2The Lord Mayor of London is an important ceremonial figure for the city.
Muchos lords tienen asientos en la Cámara Alta del Parlamento británico.
C1Many lords have seats in the Upper House of the British Parliament.
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This word is a direct borrowing from the English word 'lord'. The English word traces back to Old English *hlāford*, which literally meant 'loaf-ward' or 'keeper of the bread,' signifying the head of the household who provided for his family or servants.
First recorded: 20th century (as a common borrowing in Spanish)
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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.