Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hidalgo
noun
/ɪˈdælɡoʊ/
Definition
A member of the Spanish or Portuguese nobility, typically a minor noble.
Examples
- The hidalgos of old Spain were known for their gallantry and sense of honor.
- During the Spanish colonial period, many hidalgos sought fortunes in the New World.
Meaning
The term ‘hidalgo’ refers to a person of noble birth in Spain and Portugal who held a title but often did not possess significant wealth or land.
Synonyms
- noble
- aristocrat
- gentleman
