Soberano
Example: El rey soberano gobernaba con justicia y sabiduría.
Definition
"Soberano" refers to a ruler or monarch who holds supreme power and authority over a state or territory. It denotes a person who governs independently and is recognized as the highest authority, often embodying the legal and political sovereignty of a nation.
Etymology
The word "soberano" comes from the Latin term 'superānus,' meaning 'above' or 'over.' This evolved into the Old Spanish 'soberaño,' which eventually became 'soberano,' reflecting the concept of supreme authority. Did you know? The idea of sovereignty originally emphasized being 'above' others in rank and power.
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"Soberano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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