Spanish word

emperador

Pronunciation

IPA/empeɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounemperor

Example

El emperador saludó al público.

The emperor greeted the audience.

Illustration for emperador (emperor)

More examples

¿Viste la noticia sobre el emperador de Japón?

Did you see the news about the emperor of Japan?

Core concept

A supreme sovereign who rules an empire.

Common phrases

  • el emperador de Japón

    emperor of Japan

  • el antiguo emperador

    former emperor

Similar words

rey: Rules a country as a male hereditary monarch.
monarca: Serves as the hereditary or ceremonial head of state.
presidente: Leads a country or organization after election to office.
líder: Guides and unites a group or movement as its chief.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que ejerce el poder supremo sobre un imperio o territorio extenso, reconocida como su gobernante.

Word origin

From Latin imperator 'commander' (from imperare 'to command'), which developed into the title for the sovereign of an empire.

Usage tips

  • Used mainly for historical or imperial rulers; in modern Spanish a monarch is normally called rey rather than emperador.

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