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“vassal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈsaʝo/

Example

En la Edad Media, un vasallo juró lealtad a su señor.

In the Middle Ages, a vassal swore loyalty to his lord.

Illustration for vasallo (vassal)

How to say “vassal” in Spanish

“Vassal” in Spanish is vasallo.

Feudal dependent bound by oath to a lord.

Full entry for vasallo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vasallo

En el debate, acusaron al candidato de ser un vasallo de las grandes empresas.

In the debate, the candidate was accused of being a vassal of big corporations.

Tips for using vasallo

  • In contemporary Spanish the word is uncommon in casual speech and often carries a negative or literary tone when used metaphorically.

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