Spanish Conversation · Level 177
15 words
Spanish word
aristocracia
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾistoˈkɾaθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounaristocracy
Example
Muchas familias de la aristocracia viven en esa zona.
Many families of the aristocracy live in that area.
More examples
En debates actuales se critica a la aristocracia por su influencia.
In current debates the aristocracy is criticized for its influence.
Core concept
A hereditary upper class of titled families with inherited wealth and social privileges.
Common phrases
la aristocracia moderna
modern aristocracy
la aristocracia y la política
aristocracy and politics
Similar words
nobleza: Hereditary class that holds noble ranks and formal titles.
élite: Small group with concentrated political or economic power and public influence.
clase alta: Wealthy social stratum defined by high income, assets, and lifestyle.
alta sociedad: Socially prominent people who frequent elite events and formal society circles.
Definition in Spanish
Grupo social formado por familias o personas con títulos, riquezas o privilegios heredados que ocupan una posición social elevada.
Word origin
From Greek aristokratía 'rule of the best' (aristos 'best' + kratos 'rule'), passed into medieval Latin and then Spanish to name the noble class.
Usage tips
- Used as a collective noun in Spanish (la aristocracia) to refer to the noble or ruling class, while an individual member is called aristócrata.
Other meanings
- nobilitynoun
- upper classnoun
Opposites
- proletariadoproletariatnoun
- clase obreraworking classnoun
Related words
- aristócrataaristocratnoun
- aristocráticoaristocraticadjective