Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Princess in Spanish
Princesa · noun (feminine) · preen-SEH-sah
The Spanish translation of 'princess' is 'princesa.' It refers to royalty in both real and fictional contexts. In Spain's monarchy, a king's daughter also carries the traditional title 'infanta.'
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La princesa vivía en un castillo enorme.
The princess lived in an enormous castle.
Princess in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for princess, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| princesa | princess | preen-SEH-sah | Default, widely understood |
| infanta | princess | Spain (daughter of the king/queen) |
How Native Speakers Use Princesa
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Fairy-tale context
La princesa besó al sapo y se convirtió en príncipe.
The princess kissed the frog and he turned into a prince.
The masculine counterpart is 'príncipe' (prince).
Referring to Spanish royalty
La Princesa Leonor es la heredera al trono de España.
Princess Leonor is the heir to the throne of Spain.
When used as a title before a name, 'Princesa' is capitalized.
Term of endearment
Buenos días, princesa, ¿cómo dormiste?
Good morning, princess, how did you sleep?
Parents and partners often use 'princesa' affectionately in everyday speech.
Describing a character
Mi hija quiere disfrazarse de princesa para Halloween.
My daughter wants to dress up as a princess for Halloween.
'Disfrazarse de' means 'to dress up as' and is followed directly by the noun without an article.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Princesa
Using the wrong gender article
Incorrect: El princesa saludó al pueblo.
Correct: La princesa saludó al pueblo.
'Princesa' is a feminine noun and always takes the feminine article 'la.'
Confusing 'princesa' with 'infanta'
Incorrect: La infanta del cuento rescató al dragón. (general fairy tale)
Correct: La princesa del cuento rescató al dragón.
'Infanta' is a specific royal title in Spain for a king's daughter who is not the heir. For general or fictional use, 'princesa' is the correct word.
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Common Questions About Princess in Spanish
- What is the difference between 'princesa' and 'infanta'?
- 'Princesa' is the general word for princess. 'Infanta' is a title specific to the Spanish monarchy, given to daughters of the king who are not first in line to the throne.
- What is the masculine form of 'princesa'?
- The masculine form is 'príncipe' (prince). Note the accent on the first syllable and the different ending: -cipe rather than -cesa.
- Is 'princesa' used as a nickname in Spanish?
- Yes, 'princesa' is a popular term of endearment. Parents call their daughters 'princesa,' and it is also used between romantic partners as an affectionate name.