ducado

duchy

noun doo-KAH-doh Rare

Origin: Medieval Latin ducatus, from dux (leader, duke)

Also means

dukedom; ducat (coin)

Usage Note

Ducado refers to a duchy (the territory ruled by a duke) and historically to the ducat, a gold or silver coin used across Europe. In Spanish history, el Ducado de Alba is a famous noble title. The related title is duque/duquesa (duke/duchess).

Examples

"El ducado pasó al hijo mayor del duque."

Natural Translation

The duchy passed to the duke's eldest son.

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