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sultan

/ˈsʌltən/

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noun

Sultán

The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.

Examples :

"Even though the Caliph was officially in charge, everyone knew the sultan made the real decisions, controlling the army and the treasury. "

Aunque el califa estaba oficialmente a cargo, todos sabían que el sultán tomaba las decisiones reales, controlando el ejército y el tesoro.

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noun

Sultán

A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Indonesia and in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

Examples :

"The Sultan of Brunei, a hereditary ruler, recently announced new educational reforms for the country's schools. "

El sultán de Brunéi, un gobernante hereditario, anunció recientemente nuevas reformas educativas para las escuelas del país.

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Una variante del solitario, que se juega con dos barajas de cartas

A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.

Examples :

"My brother enjoys playing the sultan card game during his free time. "

A mi hermano le gusta jugar al juego de cartas sultán en su tiempo libre.

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Sultán (raza de pollo)

A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)

Examples :

"My grandmother keeps a sultan chicken in her garden; it's a beautiful, ornamental bird. "

Mi abuela tiene un sultán en su jardín; es un ave ornamental hermosa.

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