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How to Say "marquess" in Spanish

The Spanish word formarquessis marquésB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
British English nobility title
A portrait of a noble man in elegant 18th-century attire wearing a velvet coat and a jeweled medal.

Examples

El marqués heredó un palacio del siglo XVIII.

The marquis inherited an 18th-century palace.

Para las vacaciones, vive como un marqués en su villa frente al mar.

On vacation, he lives like a king in his beachfront villa.

El rey le otorgó el título de marqués por su lealtad.

The king granted him the title of marquis for his loyalty.

Using 'el' with Titles

When you are talking about a marquis, use 'el': 'El marqués está aquí'. If you are speaking directly to him, don't use 'el'.

Missing the Accent

Mistake:marques

Correction: marqués

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