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"Princesa" is a noun which is often translated as "princess", and "príncipe" is a noun which is often translated as "prince". Learn more about the difference between "princesa" and "príncipe" below.
la princesa(
preen
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seh
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
el príncipe(
preen
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see
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peh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (royalty)
a. prince
El rey abdicó en favor de su hijo, el príncipe.The king abdicated in favor of his son, the prince.
2. (figurative) (the best one)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. prince
Natalia no se conforma con cualquier hombre. Está buscando al príncipe que le entregará el mundo.Natalia isn't happy with just any man. She's looking for the prince who will give her the world.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (principal)
a. first edition
Conseguí la edición príncipe de mi libro favorito.I found the first edition of my favorite book.
los príncipes
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. prince and princess
Los príncipes llegaron a la catedral acompañados de sus dos hijas.The prince and princess arrived at the cathedral accompanied by their two daughters.
