Soberano
Example: El rey soberano gobernó el país durante varias décadas.
Definition
"Soberano" refers to a ruler or monarch who possesses supreme authority and power over a country or territory. It denotes the highest level of governance, with the ability to make and enforce laws without external control, as seen in the phrase 'El rey soberano gobernó el país durante varias décadas.'
Etymology
The word "soberano" comes from the Latin 'superānus,' meaning 'above' or 'superior.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe someone who holds the highest authority, especially a monarch. Did you know? Its root conveys the idea of standing 'above' others, fitting for a supreme ruler.
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"Soberano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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