Spanish Conversation · Level 122
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Spanish word
aristócrata
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾisˈtokɾata/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)aristocrat
Example
Ella es aristócrata.
She is an aristocrat.
More examples
Los aristócratas tenían privilegios en aquella época.
The aristocrats had privileges at that time.
Core concept
Member of the traditional landed or titled elite with inherited wealth.
Common phrases
los aristócratas
the aristocrats
la vida de un aristócrata
the life of an aristocrat
Similar words
noble: Person holding a hereditary family rank or formal title that marks high social birth.
élite: Small group of individuals holding concentrated social or organizational power and influence.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro de la clase social alta que posee privilegios, títulos o riqueza heredada.
Word origin
Derived from Greek aristokratēs ('best' + 'power'), transmitted into Spanish via the Romance languages after Latin and Old French.
Usage tips
- The written accent on ó marks the stressed syllable (aristócrata); omitting it in writing is a common error that can mislead stress placement.
Opposites
- plebeyocommonernoun
Related words
- aristocraciaaristocracynoun
- aristocráticoaristocraticadjective
- aristocratizararistocratizeverb