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hidalgo

/hɪˈdælɡəʊ/

Meanings
noun
A member of the Spanish nobility, especially one without a title.

Examples :

"Even though Don Quixote was an hidalgo, he still had to work hard to maintain his modest estate. "
culture history person society title

Related Words

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still noun

/stɪl/

A period of calm or silence.

"the still of the night"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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even noun

/ˈiːvən/ /ˈivn̩/

(diminutive) An even number.

"My younger brother counted the evens in his math homework. "

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nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

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spanish verb

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

"The manufacturer will spanish the dashboard trim to give it a textured, non-slip surface. "

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title noun

/ˈtaɪtl̩/

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

"My grandfather's title was "Professor," reflecting his long career in education. "

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modest adjective

/ˈmɑdəst/

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

"My sister is very modest; she rarely talks about her good grades. "

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maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

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estate noun

/ɪsˈteɪt/

The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person.

"After her grandmother passed away, the estate was divided among her four children. "

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "