Prince in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: preehn-see-peh
IPA: /’pɾinθipe/

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do not confuse with

“Sandia” is a homophone in Spanish that means “without a handle.”

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Variations by Country

In some Latin American countries, watermelon is also called “patilla.”

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mnemonic

One possible mnemonic device to remember the word “sandía” is to associate it with the English word “sand,” imagining a watermelon resting on a sandy beach.

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idioms

“Estar como una sandía” (to be as round as a watermelon) is an idiom used to describe someone who is very overweight or obese.

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origin

The word “sandía” comes from the Latin “sindere” meaning “to split” and “dea” meaning “goddess”.

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other meanings

“Príncipe” can also be used to refer to a type of cigar made in Cuba.

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idioms

“Príncipe azul” is an idiom used to describe a man who is the perfect partner or ideal mate. It is equivalent to the English idiom “knight in shining armor.”

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usage

“Príncipe” refers to a male prince or a member of a royal family. It can also be used to describe someone who is charming or noble.

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origin

“Príncipe” comes from the Latin “princeps,” which means “first, foremost.” It originally referred to the highest-ranking official in ancient Rome.

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príncipe info.

Tips to remember the word “príncipe”:
1. It’s similar to the English word “prince” with an accent on the ‘i’ and an ‘e’ at the end.
2. Think of “prince” with a Spanish flair, where the ‘i’ is emphasized: prEE-ncipe.
3. Associate it with famous princes from Spanish-speaking countries or fairytales.

Explanations:
– “Príncipe” is a noun in Spanish used to refer to the son of a king (rey) or queen (reina), or a male member of the royal family with a high rank.
– It can also refer to a monarch in some principalities.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Heredero (heir), when the príncipe is the next in line for the throne.
– Infante, though an ‘infante’ refers to a non-heir prince in countries like Spain.

Alternate meanings/slang:
In certain contexts, “príncipe” can be used metaphorically or affectionately for someone:
– A man who is considered charming or very courteous might be called a “príncipe” by someone who admires those qualities.
– Parents might refer to their son affectionately as “mi príncipe” (my prince).
– “Príncipe” could also be used sarcastically to refer to someone who is acting entitled or pampered.

Examples of sentences that use “príncipe”:
1. El príncipe va a heredar el trono después de su padre.
(The prince is going to inherit the throne after his father.)
2. Todos en el reino admiraban la valentía del príncipe.
(Everyone in the kingdom admired the prince’s bravery.)
3. Cuando era niña, soñaba con casarme con un príncipe.
(When I was a little girl, I dreamed of marrying a prince.)
4. En muchas historias, el príncipe rescata a la princesa.
(In many stories, the prince rescues the princess.)

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