barón
baron
noun bah-ROHN Rare
Origin: From Germanic baro ('free man'), entering Spanish via Old French.
Usage Note
Barón is a masculine noble title ranking below vizconde (viscount). Its feminine form is baronesa. Do not confuse it with the homophone varón ('male person'), which is spelled with a v.
Examples
"El barón recibió al embajador en su palacio."
Natural Translation
The baron received the ambassador in his palace.
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