How to Say "majesty" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “majesty” is “majestad” — use 'majestad' when referring to the impressive dignity, power, or formal status associated with royalty, divinity, or something held in high esteem, like a powerful natural symbol.
majestad
mah-hes-TAHDma.xesˈtað
Examples
La majestad del rey fue evidente en cada uno de sus gestos.
The majesty of the king was evident in each of his gestures.
La majestad del águila en vuelo impresionó a todos.
The majesty of the eagle in flight impressed everyone.
El embajador se dirigió a Su Majestad, la Reina.
The ambassador addressed Her Majesty, the Queen.
El silencio y la majestad del templo invitaban a la reflexión.
The silence and grandeur of the temple invited reflection.
Always Feminine
Even though 'majestad' ends in 'd,' it is a feminine word, meaning you must always use the feminine article 'la' or feminine adjectives (like 'su' or 'nuestra').
Using the Wrong Gender
Mistake: “El majestad de la montaña.”
Correction: La majestad de la montaña. (Nouns ending in -tad are almost always feminine in Spanish.)
grandeza
grahn-DEH-thahɡɾanˈdeθa
Examples
Sentimos la grandeza de la historia en las ruinas antiguas.
We felt the grandeur of history in the ancient ruins.
La grandeza de los Alpes es difícil de describir.
The grandeur of the Alps is difficult to describe.
Nadie comprendía la grandeza del problema.
Nobody understood the magnitude of the problem.
realeza
re-ah-LEH-sahre.aˈle.sa
Examples
A pesar de su discreción, se notaba la realeza en su porte.
Despite her discretion, her royal bearing was noticeable.
Caminaba con una realeza natural que imponía respeto.
She walked with a natural majesty that commanded respect.
La realeza de su cargo no le impedía ser humilde.
The majesty of his office did not prevent him from being humble.
El edificio conservaba su antigua realeza.
The building preserved its former regality.
Abstract Use
In this context, 'realeza' describes how something looks or feels (noble, grand) rather than who the person is.
Majestad vs. Grandeza
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