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marqués

mar-KES/maɾˈkes/

“marqués” means “marquis” in Spanish (nobility title).

marquis, marquess

Also: nobleman
NounmB2
A portrait of a noble man in elegant 18th-century attire wearing a velvet coat and a jeweled medal.

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El marqués heredó un palacio del siglo XVIII.

B1

The marquis inherited an 18th-century palace.

Para las vacaciones, vive como un marqués en su villa frente al mar.

B2

On vacation, he lives like a king in his beachfront villa.

El rey le otorgó el título de marqués por su lealtad.

C1

The king granted him the title of marquis for his loyalty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aristócrata (aristocrat)
  • noble (noble)

Antonyms

  • plebeyo (commoner)

Common Collocations

  • título de marqués – title of marquis
  • hijo de marqués – son of a marquis

Idioms & Expressions

  • vivir como un marqués – to live in great luxury and comfort without working hard

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "marqués" in Spanish:

marquess→marquis→

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Quick Quiz: marqués

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If someone is 'viviendo como un marqués', what are they doing?

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👥 Word Family▼
marquesa(marchioness) — Noun
marquesado(marquisate (the land or title)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cortésfrancésdespuésinglés
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from a word meaning 'ruler of a border territory.' Originally, these were lords in charge of defending the 'marcas' (marches), which were the lands at the edges of a kingdom.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: marquisFrench: marquisItalian: marchese

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 'marqués' higher than a 'duque'?

No, in the traditional hierarchy, a 'duque' (duke) is higher than a 'marqués'. A 'marqués' is higher than a 'conde' (count).

Does 'marqués' have a feminine form?

Yes, the feminine form is 'marquesa'.