Usage Note
Principado is a territory ruled by a príncipe (prince). In Spain it is best known as part of the official name of Asturias (Principado de Asturias) and Andorra (Principat d'Andorra). Monaco is also called el principado de Mónaco. The word is masculine and its plural is regular: principados.
Examples
"El principado de Asturias es una región autónoma española."
Natural Translation
The Principality of Asturias is a Spanish autonomous region.
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