Spanish word

feudatario

Pronunciation

IPA/feuðaˈtaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfeudal lord

Example

El feudatario era leal a su rey.

The feudal lord was loyal to his king.

Illustration for feudatario (feudal lord)

More examples

Durante las vacaciones visitamos el castillo del feudatario.

During the holidays we visited the feudal lord's castle.

Core concept

Holder of a medieval fief who governs a territory and owes service to a superior lord.

Common phrases

  • visitar el castillo del feudatario

    visit the feudal lord's castle

  • el feudatario local

    the local feudal lord

Similar words

señor: Estate lord exercising local authority over land, rights, and everyday governance.
duque: Duke-level noble possessing vast lands and high aristocratic rank.
barón: Baronial noble controlling a modest territory with limited jurisdiction.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que recibe un feudo en el sistema feudal y ejerce la autoridad sobre ese territorio y sus habitantes, con obligaciones hacia un señor superior.

Word origin

It comes from Latin feudum 'fief' via medieval Latin and Old French feudo with the Spanish agentive suffix -tario, meaning 'holder of a fief'.

Usage tips

  • The word appears mainly in historical and legal contexts, and speakers often prefer señor feudal, noble, or terrateniente in everyday speech.

Opposites

  • siervoserfnoun

Related words

  • feudofiefnoun

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