Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duquesa
Noun
/duˈkeɪ.sə/
Definition
The term ‘duquesa’ is the Portuguese word for ‘duchess’, which denotes the female equivalent of a duke, a noble rank in the aristocracy.
Examples
- Ela foi chamada de duquesa após o casamento com o duque.
- A duquesa organizou um baile em sua residência.
- A história da duquesa é fascinante e cheia de intrigas.
Meaning
A duquesa is a woman who holds the title of duchess, often owning land and having a high social status. She may be married to a duke or may hold the title in her own right.
Synonyms
- duchess
- noblewoman
- aristocrat