Spanish word

excelentísimo

Pronunciation

IPA/eksθelenˈtisimo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveHis Excellency

Example

Recibimos al excelentísimo embajador.

We welcomed His Excellency the ambassador.

Illustration for excelentísimo (His Excellency)

More examples

¿Puedes presentarme al excelentísimo cónsul?

Can you introduce me to his excellency the consul?

Core concept

Protocol title for high-ranking officials used with their office or name.

Common phrases

  • excelentísimo embajador

    his excellency the ambassador

  • excelentísimo cónsul

    his excellency the consul

Similar words

ilustre: Honorific expressing esteem for someone distinguished by fame or notable achievements.
honorable: Formal honorific indicating respect for a person's public office or official standing.
distinguido: Polite, elevated form of address signaling special courtesy and deference.

Definition in Spanish

Marca un trato protocolario y elevado y normalmente se antepone al título o nombre.

Word origin

Derived from excelente combined with the superlative suffix -ísimo (from Latin -issimus), which literally means 'most excellent' and now functions as a fixed honorific.

Usage tips

  • In spoken language people normally use the office or 'señor'/'señora' because excelentísimo sounds overly formal and stilted.

Opposites

  • pésimoawfuladjective

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