How to Say “Royal Court” in Spanish

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corte real
/koɾte ɾeal/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for royal court is corte real.
You may also use Tribunal Real if you wish to emphasize the judiciary aspect of a royal court.

How do you pronounce it?

/koɾte ɾeal/

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word corte can also mean 'a cut' or 'a haircut', derived from the verb cortar meaning 'to cut'.
  • In historical Spanish contexts, the corte was not just a place but a mobile entity that traveled with the king to various palaces.

Examples in context

  • El rey preside la corte real.
    The king presides over the royal court.
  • La corte real era muy elegante.
    The royal court was very elegant.
  • Él vivía en la corte real.
    He lived in the royal court.
  • Hay muchos rumores en la corte real.
    There are many rumors in the royal court.

Example conversation

Daniel and María are discussing a historical novel.

  1. Daniel

    ¿Te gusta cómo describen la corte real?
    Do you like how they describe the royal court?
  2. María

    Sí, la corte real es fascinante.
    Yes, the royal court is fascinating.
  3. Daniel

    Es un lugar lleno de secretos.
    It is a place full of secrets.
  4. María

    Tienes mucha razón, Daniel.
    You are very right, Daniel.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries corte, real, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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