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"Princess" in Spanish: princesa

la princesa

Say it: preen-SEH-sahfeminine · la princesanoun/pɾinˈse.sa/

Princess is la princesa. It is feminine and pairs with el príncipe. Kids' books, costumes, and headlines all use princesa.

Picture book

La princesa abre la ventana alta.
The princess opens the high window.
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How to pronounce princesa

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preen-SEH-sah

/pɾinˈse.sa/

preen-SEH-sah. Stress SEH. Soft final sah.

"Princess" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la princesathe princess

Royal daughters and fairy tales.

princesa herederacrown princess

Next in line, feminine.

disfraz de princesaprincess costume

Parties and plays.

cuento de la princesathe princess's story

Children's reading.

How to use princesa in real life

  1. 1Picture book

    La princesa abre la ventana alta.

    The princess opens the high window.

    Princesa is the storybook default.

  2. 2Costume shop

    Busco un vestido de princesa rosa.

    I'm looking for a pink princess dress.

    Costume Spanish keeps princesa.

  3. 3School play

    Las princesas salen juntas al escenario.

    The princesses go on stage together.

    Plural princesas for more than one.

Mistakes English speakers make with princesa

Incorrect: La princess canta en el balcón.

Correct: La princesa canta en el balcón.

Say princesa, not English princess.

Incorrect: El princesa entra al salón.

Correct: La princesa entra al salón.

Princesa is feminine. Use la.

Good to know

Costume aisles across Latin America label dresses disfraz de princesa. Princesa stays common in kids' media without a local royal family.

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Getting ready for a costume party

  1. ChatPal

    Tu amiga va de princesa esta noche.

    Your friend is going as a princess tonight.

  2. You

    Sí. La princesa lleva una corona.

    Yes. The princess wears a crown.

  3. ChatPal

    ¿Ustedes se fotografían juntos?

    Are you taking photos together?

  4. You

    Claro. En la puerta principal.

    Of course. At the front door.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Princess" in Spanish

Is princesa feminine?

Yes. Always la princesa.

Princess vs prince?

Princesa is princess. Príncipe is prince.

How do I say princess costume?

Disfraz de princesa.

Plural form?

Las princesas.

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