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nobles

no-bless/ˈnoβles/

“nobles” means “noble” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

noble, honorable

Also: kind-hearted, generous
Adjectivem or fA2
A kind lion with a golden mane standing proudly under a bright sun.

📝 In Action

Tienen corazones muy nobles.

A2

They have very noble hearts.

Sus intenciones son nobles, aunque no lo parezca.

B1

Their intentions are noble, even if it doesn't seem like it.

Proviene de una de las familias más nobles de la ciudad.

B1

They come from one of the most noble families in the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • honrados (honest/honorable)
  • generosos (generous)
  • aristocráticos (aristocratic)

Antonyms

  • malvados (wicked)
  • mezquinos (mean/stingy)
  • plebeyos (commoners)

Common Collocations

  • causas nobles – noble causes
  • metales nobles – noble metals (like gold or silver)
  • sentimientos nobles – noble feelings

nobles, aristocrats

Nounm or fB1
A group of people dressed in elegant royal garments and capes standing in a castle courtyard.

📝 In Action

Los nobles vivían rodeados de lujos.

B1

The nobles lived surrounded by luxury.

El rey consultó a los nobles antes de la guerra.

B2

The king consulted the nobles before the war.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aristocracia (aristocracy)
  • realeza (royalty)

Antonyms

  • pueblo (the common people)
  • plebe (the masses)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nobles" in Spanish:

aristocrats→honorable→kind-hearted→nobles→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nobles

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'They are noble women'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
noble(noble (singular)) — Adjective
nobleza(nobility/kindness) — Noun
noblemente(nobly) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
doblesrobles
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'nobilis,' which originally meant 'well-known' or 'famous.' It later evolved to describe people of high birth and eventually people with excellent character.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: noblesEnglish: nobleItalian: nobili

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'nobles' only for rich people?

Not at all! While it can refer to people with titles (aristocrats), it's most commonly used to describe anyone with a good, honorable, or generous heart regardless of their money.

What is the singular form of 'nobles'?

The singular form is simply 'noble'. You use it for one person or thing, and 'nobles' for two or more.