hidalgo

el hidalgo, la hidalga, hidalgo(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. gentleman (masculine)
Al hidalgo siempre le acompañaba su fiel escudero.The gentleman was always accompanied by his faithful squire.
b. gentlewoman (feminine)
Mariana era una hidalga que se dedicaba a las artes en la corte del rey.Mariana was a gentlewoman dedicated to the arts in the king's court.
c. nobleman (masculine)
Todos en palacio respetaban al hidalgo.Everyone in the palace respected the nobleman.
d. noblewoman (feminine)
La hidalga era valiente y no necesitaba la escolta de ningún caballero.The noblewoman was brave and needed no gentleman as an escort.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. generous
La señora se ha comportado hidalga con sus trabajadores dejándolos salir una hora antes.The lady has been generous with her workers, letting them leave an hour early.
b. noble
Era un joven muy hidalgo que logró conquistar a la dama.He was a very noble young man who won the lady's heart.
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