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How to Say "countess" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcountessis condesaB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a female noble title
A portrait of a dignified woman wearing a purple velvet gown and a silver coronet, symbolizing her status as a countess.

Examples

La condesa heredó un castillo cerca del río.

The countess inherited a castle near the river.

El vestido de la condesa era de seda roja.

The countess's dress was made of red silk.

Su Alteza, la Condesa de Montecristo, asistirá al evento.

Her Highness, the Countess of Montecristo, will attend the event.

Gender and Articles

Since 'condesa' is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article 'la' before it: 'la condesa'. If referring to a specific person, you might capitalize it: 'La Condesa'.

Mixing up the genders

Mistake:El condesa fue al baile.

Correction: La condesa fue al baile. (Remember that 'conde' is the masculine form and 'condesa' is the feminine.)

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