Imperio romano
/impeɾjo ɾomano/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "roman empire" is translated into Spanish as Imperio romano.
The term refers to the ancient Latin empire.
Meaning: ancient Latin empire (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the Roman Empire as a specific historical entity, you must use the definite article el (el Imperio romano). Because Imperio is a masculine noun, the adjective romano must agree in gender and remains masculine rather than using the feminine romana.
How do you pronounce it?
/impeɾjo ɾomano/
Did you know?
- The adjective romano has a rare 'doublet' in Spanish, the word rumano, which actually refers to someone or something from Romania rather than ancient Rome.
- The Spanish word imperio comes from the Latin imperium, which originally meant 'the power to command' rather than just a geographic territory.
- While Imperio romano refers to the ancient state, Spanish speakers use the term Derecho romano to refer to the complex system of laws that still influences modern legal codes across Spain and Latin America.
Examples in context
- Ayer, vi un documental sobre la expansión del Imperio Romano.Yesterday I watched a documentary on the expansion of the Roman Empire.This sentence is useful for mentioning a documentary about the expansion of the Imperio romano.Tatoeba #4076911 by hayastan, translation #12221224 by Miktsoanit
- El Imperio Romano comenzó a decaer después de la muerte de Augusto.The decline of the Roman Empire began after the death of Augustus.This sentence is useful for discussing the decline of the Imperio romano after the death of Augustus.Tatoeba #4956728 by hayastan, translation #10029628 by ddnktr
- Después de la caída del Imperio Romano se formaron muchas naciones nuevas.After the fall of the Roman Empire, many new nations were formed.This sentence is useful for describing the formation of new nations after the fall of the Imperio romano.Tatoeba #10160336 by saverius, translation #13671466 by araneo
- El Imperio Romano ha dejado una huella imborrable en la historia de la humanidad.The Roman Empire has left an indelible mark on the history of humanity.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing history at a museum.
- LucíaEl Imperio romano fue muy extenso.The Roman Empire was very extensive.
- DanielSí, su arquitectura era impresionante.Yes, its architecture was impressive.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿te gusta la historia antigua?Daniel, do you like ancient history?
- DanielMe fascina todo lo relacionado con esa época.I am fascinated by everything related to that era.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “roman empire” translations and entries Imperio romano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imperio, romano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
