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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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