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"Prince" in Spanish: príncipe
el príncipe
Prince is el príncipe. Keep the written accent on í. Stories, news, and fairy tales all use it. The feminine pair is la princesa.
Bedtime story
El príncipe cruza el bosque oscuro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce príncipe
Say it
PREEN-see-peh
/ˈpɾin.si.pe/
PREEN-see-peh. Stress PREEN. Soft final peh.
"Prince" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el príncipe | the prince Royal sons and fairy-tale heroes. | Royal sons and fairy-tale heroes. |
| príncipe heredero | crown prince Next in line to the throne. | Next in line to the throne. |
| cuento del príncipe | the prince's tale Children's stories. | Children's stories. |
| príncipe azul | Prince Charming Romantic cliché. | Romantic cliché. |
How to use príncipe in real life
- 1Bedtime story
El príncipe cruza el bosque oscuro.
The prince crosses the dark forest.
Príncipe is the classic fairy-tale word.
- 2History clip
El príncipe viaja con su padre.
The prince travels with his father.
Príncipe for a royal son in news.
- 3Costume party
Voy vestido de príncipe esta noche.
I'm dressed as a prince tonight.
Costume talk still uses príncipe.
Mistakes English speakers make with príncipe
Incorrect: El prince besa a la princesa.
Correct: El príncipe besa a la princesa.
Say príncipe, not English prince.
Incorrect: La príncipe llegó al baile.
Correct: El príncipe llegó al baile.
Príncipe is masculine. Use el.
Good to know
Good to knowPríncipe azul is a common romantic joke meaning an ideal partner. Keep the accent mark so príncipe does not look like principio.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking roles for a class play
ChatPal
¿Quién quiere ser el príncipe?
Who wants to be the prince?
You
Yo. El príncipe habla poco.
Me. The prince speaks little.
ChatPal
Bien. Ustedes ensayan mañana.
Good. You rehearse tomorrow.
You
Traigo la corona de cartón.
I'll bring the cardboard crown.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prince" in Spanish
Do I need the accent?
Yes. Write príncipe with í.
Gender of príncipe?
Masculine: el príncipe. Feminine partner: princesa.
What is príncipe azul?
A joking name for Prince Charming.
Prince vs princess?
Príncipe is prince. Princesa is princess.
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