La condesa
/la kondesa/from spelling rules
La condesa is the Spanish way to say the countess.
La condesa refers to a woman who holds the noble rank of countess.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of la condesa is las condesas.
Did you know?
- In Mexico City, La Condesa is the name of one of the most trendy and upscale neighborhoods, known for its Art Deco architecture and parks.
- In historical Spanish social contexts, the title condesa could sometimes be used affectionately or even sarcastically to describe a woman who behaves with an air of exaggerated elegance or importance.
- While English uses 'countess', the Spanish word condesa shares a direct linguistic ancestor with the Latin '-ensis', which originally denoted someone belonging to a specific place or territory.
Examples in context
- La Condesa está organizando una cena en su mansión.The Countess is organizing a dinner at her mansion.
- La condesa vive en el palacio.The countess lives in the palace.
- He visto a la condesa en el jardín.I have seen the countess in the garden.
- La condesa es una mujer muy elegante.The countess is a very elegant woman.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a historical novel.
- Mateo¿Quién es el personaje principal?Who is the main character?
- MaríaEs la condesa de un reino lejano.She is the countess of a faraway kingdom.
- MateoLa condesa parece ser muy valiente.The countess seems to be very brave.
- MaríaSí, ella es la heroína de la historia.Yes, she is the heroine of the story.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries condesa, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
