zar

sarθar

“zar” means “tsar” in Spanish (historical Russian ruler).

tsar

Also: czar

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Nicolás II fue el último zar de Rusia antes de la revolución.

Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia before the revolution.

En los medios lo llaman el zar de la moda por su gran influencia.

In the media, they call him the fashion czar because of his great influence.

El zar vivía en el lujoso Palacio de Invierno.

The tsar lived in the luxurious Winter Palace.

Words that translate to "zar" in Spanish:

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What is the correct plural form of 'zar'?

👥 Word Family▼

zarina(tsarina (female ruler or wife of a tsar)) — Noun

zarismo(tsarism) — Noun

zarevich(tsarevich (son of a tsar)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Russian 'tsar', which ultimately comes from the Latin 'Caesar', the title used by Roman emperors.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: czarGerman: Kaiser

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Does 'zar' start with a capital letter?

In Spanish, common nouns for titles (like king, president, or tsar) are generally written in lowercase.

Is 'zar' used frequently in daily conversation?

Not really. It is mostly found in history books, literature, or newspapers when referring to powerful business figures.

Is it 'tsar', 'czar', or 'zar'?

In Spanish, the only correct spelling is 'zar'. English uses 'tsar' or 'czar', but Spanish simplifies it.