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sultán

sool-TAHNsulˈtan

sultán means sultan in Spanish (a sovereign or ruler, especially of a Muslim state).

sultan

Also: monarch
NounmB1
A royal ruler wearing a traditional silk turban and ornate robes, sitting on a majestic throne.

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El sultán vivía en un palacio impresionante con hermosos jardines.

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The sultan lived in an impressive palace with beautiful gardens.

Muchos países del pasado eran gobernados por un sultán.

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Many countries in the past were ruled by a sultan.

El embajador pidió una audiencia con el sultán de Omán.

B2

The ambassador requested an audience with the sultan of Oman.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • súbdito (subject/citizen)
  • esclavo (slave)

Common Collocations

  • el gran sultánthe great sultan
  • palacio del sultánsultan's palace
  • el mandato del sultánthe sultan's mandate/rule

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Words that translate to "sultán" in Spanish:

sultan

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Quick Quiz: sultán

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What is the feminine form of 'sultán'?

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👥 Word Family
sultana(sultana/sultan's wife)Noun
sultanato(sultanate)Noun
sultanía(sultanship/rank of sultan)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
capitánvolcángalánpan
📚 Etymology

From the Arabic word 'sultān', which originally meant 'strength', 'authority', or 'dominion'. It later became a title for rulers.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sultanFrench: sultanPortuguese: sultão

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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.