duquesa
/duˈkesa/feminine
The Spanish word for "duchess" is duquesa.
duquesa is a noun used to refer to the female spouse or widow of a duke.
Meaning: female spouse or widow of a duke (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of duquesa is duquesas.
How do you pronounce it?
/duˈkesa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, duquesa can be used as a sarcastic descriptor for a woman who acts with exaggerated airs or believes she is superior to others.
- In some historical Spanish contexts, the title duquesa was granted to women in their own right, rather than just as the spouse of a duque.
- The word duquesa shares an ancestral root with the English word 'duke', as both stem from the Latin word for 'leader' or 'guide'.
Examples in context
- ¿Desea la duquesa otro vino?Does the duchess wish for more wine?Tatoeba #13439254 by Seael, translation #12775949 by Igider
- La fuente también comentó que la Duquesa de Cambridge se sentía "satisfecha" con sus logros en los últimos doce meses.The source also said that the Duchess of Cambridge feels "fulfilled" by her achievements over the last twelve months.Tatoeba #1713964 by teskmon, translation #1573137 by eastasiastudent
- La duquesa está presente en la recepción.The duchess is present at the reception.
- Doña Carmen es una duquesa muy amable.Doña Carmen is a very kind duchess.
- Había una vez una tía que era duquesa.Once upon a time, there was an aunt who was a duchess.
- La duquesa vive en un castillo muy antiguo.The duchess lives in a very old castle.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are visiting a history museum.
- ElenaMira el retrato de esa duquesa.Look at the portrait of that duchess.
- DanielTiene un vestido muy elegante.She has a very elegant dress.
- ElenaEra la duquesa más poderosa de su tiempo.She was the most powerful duchess of her time.
- DanielLa historia de ella es fascinante.Her story is fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “duchess” translations and entries duquesa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries duquesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
