Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
emir
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈmiɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounemir
Example
El emir gobierna el país desde hace años.
The emir has governed the country for years.
More examples
El emir del Golfo anunció un plan de desarrollo económico.
The Gulf emir announced an economic development plan.
Core concept
A princely governor or head of an Islamic principality standing beside a national flag.
Common phrases
el emir del Golfo
the Gulf emir
el título de emir
the title of emir
Similar words
rey: Reigns as a hereditary monarch over a country.
líder: Guides and mobilizes people toward a shared purpose.
jefe: Oversees a team at work and gives practical instructions.
gobernador: Manages regional administration and public services.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ostenta la máxima autoridad en un estado o principado islámico, usada como título honorífico.
Word origin
The word comes from Arabic amīr (أمير) 'commander, prince', reflecting a title for military or political leaders that Spanish adopted from medieval Arabic sources.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech people often explain the role with words like rey, líder or jefe instead of using emir.
Opposites
- súbditosubjectnoun
Related words
- emirafemale emirnoun
- emiratoemiratenoun