majestad
majesty
noun mah-heh-STAHD Rare
Origin: Latin maiestas, from maior, 'greater'
Usage Note
Majestad is used as a title (Su Majestad el Rey, Your Majesty the King) and to describe grandeur or imposing splendor in nature or architecture. The adjective is majestuoso. Note the silent 'j' follows the usual Spanish /h/ sound.
Examples
"Su Majestad recibió a los embajadores en palacio."
Natural Translation
His Majesty received the ambassadors at the palace.
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