conde de
/konde de/from spelling rules
The phrase "count of" in Spanish is translated as conde de.
conde de is a title used for a person who holds the rank of count in a nobility system.
Which one should you use?
While conde refers to the rank of count, it is often used alone without 'de' when not followed by a specific territory or name.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the title is condesa de (countess of), and the plural form is condes de (counts of).
Did you know?
- The Latin root of conde, comitem, originally meant 'companion'. This reflected the role of a count as a companion to the emperor.
- While conde de refers to a specific rank, Spanish speakers sometimes use conde informally to describe someone who acts with an air of superiority.
- In Spanish history, the title conde was sometimes granted as a reward for military success rather than through hereditary land ownership.
Examples in context
- ¿Estás leyendo "El conde de Montecristo"?Are you reading "The Count of Monte Cristo"?This sentence shows how to use conde de in the context of a book title.Tatoeba #3039239 by marcelostockle, translation #1421043 by Gulo_Luscus
- Según el censo de 2020, el número de habitantes en la ciudad ha aumentado significativamente.According to the 2020 census, the count of inhabitants in the city has significantly increased.
- El conde de Aranjuez es muy amable.The count of Aranjuez is very kind.
- Aquel hombre es el conde de Alcudia.That man is the count of Alcudia.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a historical novel in a cafe.
- Elena¿Quién es el protagonista de la historia?Who is the protagonist of the story?
- JavierEs el conde de Segovia.It is the count of Segovia.
- ElenaÉl parece un personaje muy valiente.He seems like a very brave character.
- JavierSí, es un hombre muy heroico.Yes, he is a very heroic man.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
