prince

S2 W2

BrE /ˈprɪns/ AmE /ˈprɪns/

noun en → es

1 ROYALTY [singular] B1

the son of a king or queen, or the male heir to a throne

príncipe, heredero al trono

Collocations prince of Wales

  • The Prince of Wales is the heir to the British throne.

    El Príncipe de Gales es el heredero al trono británico.

2 FAIRY TALE [singular] B2

a character in a fairy tale or story, often the hero who is rescued by a princess

príncipe en un cuento de hadas

Collocations prince charming

  • In the story, the prince rescued the princess from the castle.

    En la historia, el príncipe rescató a la princesa del castillo.

3 METAPHOR [singular] C1

used to refer to someone who is admired or respected for their qualities or achievements

persona admirada o respetada

Collocations prince of peace

  • He is a prince among men, always helping others.

    Es un príncipe entre los hombres, siempre ayudando a otros.