sultán
“sultán” means “sultan” in Spanish (a sovereign or ruler, especially of a Muslim state).
sultan
Also: monarch
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El sultán vivía en un palacio impresionante con hermosos jardines.
A2The sultan lived in an impressive palace with beautiful gardens.
Muchos países del pasado eran gobernados por un sultán.
B1Many countries in the past were ruled by a sultan.
El embajador pidió una audiencia con el sultán de Omán.
B2The ambassador requested an audience with the sultan of Oman.
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What is the feminine form of 'sultán'?
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From the Arabic word 'sultān', which originally meant 'strength', 'authority', or 'dominion'. It later became a title for rulers.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a sultan the same as a king?
Essentially, yes. It is a title for a monarch or sovereign ruler used in many Muslim-majority cultures, similar to how 'king' is used in Western cultures.
Does 'sultana' also refer to the fruit?
In some languages it does, but in Spanish, a dried grape is usually called a 'uva pasa'. 'Sultana' in Spanish primarily refers to the female ruler or the wife of a sultan.
Are there still sultans today?
Yes, countries like Brunei and Oman are still governed by sultans.