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soberano

sovereign

The Spanish word "soberano" can be explained as follows:

Meaning:

  1. Sovereign (noun):
    Refers to a supreme ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor who has full control or authority over a country or territory.
    Example: "El soberano de ese país tomó una decisión importante."
    (The sovereign of that country made an important decision.)

  2. Sovereign (adjective):
    Describes something that has supreme power or authority. It can also mean independent or autonomous.
    Example: "Una nación soberana."
    (A sovereign nation.)

  3. Figurative use:
    Sometimes used to express something absolute or extraordinary, for example, an extreme amount of something.
    Example: "Un cansancio soberano."
    (A tremendous fatigue.)

Parts:

  • The word appears to come from the Latin superānus, related to being above or supreme.

Synonyms:

  • For the noun meaning of ruler: monarca, rey, emperador
  • For the adjective meaning sovereign: supremo, independiente, autónomo

Antonyms:

  • For ruler: sujeto, vasallo (subjects or vassals, those under the ruler)
  • For independent: dependiente, subordinado

Summary:
"Soberano" in Spanish means a supreme ruler or something having ultimate authority, either as a noun (the ruler) or adjective (describing autonomy or supremacy). It carries connotations of highest power and independence.

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Examples

El soberano firmó nuevas leyes para el reino.noun

The sovereign signed new laws for the kingdom.

El soberano buscaba la paz entre las naciones.noun

The sovereign sought peace among the nations.

El soberano escuchó las peticiones del pueblo con atención.noun

The sovereign listened to the people's petitions attentively.

Los soberanos recibieron a los embajadores en el palacio.noun

The sovereigns received the ambassadors in the palace.

El país logró una independencia soberana después de muchos años de lucha.adjective

The country achieved sovereign independence after many years of struggle.

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