hidalgo

¹

[ hi-dal-goh; Spanish ee-thahl-gaw ]

noun

, plural hi·dal·gos [hi-, dal, -gohz, ee-, thahl, -gaws].

1. a man of the lower nobility in Spain.
2. (in Spanish America) a man who owns considerable property or is otherwise esteemed.

Hidalgo

²

[ hi-dal-goh; Spanish ee-thahl-gaw ]

noun

1. Juan [hwahn], c1600–85, Spanish composer and harpist.
2. a state in central Mexico. 8,057 sq. mi. (20,870 sq. km). : Pachuca.

Hidalgo

¹

/ hɪˈdælɡəʊ; iˈðalɣo /

noun

1. a state of central Mexico: consists of a high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Oriental in the north and east; ancient remains of Teltec culture (at Tula); rich mineral resources. Capital: Pachuca. Pop: 2 231 392 (2000). Area: 20 987 sq km (8103 sq miles)

hidalgo

²

/ hɪˈdælɡəʊ; iˈðalɣo /

noun

1. a member of the lower nobility in Spain

Other Words From

• hi·dalgo·ism hi·dal·gism [hi-, dal, -jiz-, uh, m], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hidalgo¹

1585–95; < Spanish, contraction of hijo dalgo, Old Spanish fijo dalgo a noble, a person with property, a son with something < Latin filius son + dē from + aliquō something

Word History and Origins

Origin of hidalgo¹

C16: from Spanish, from Old Spanish fijo dalgo nobleman, from Latin filius son + dē of + aliquid something

Example Sentences

Time has spared the famous race of Cordovan horses, and many a poor hidalgo rides into the town on a steed which if sold in London might redeem his shattered fortunes.

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In Italy, in England, in Spain every critic was a nobile, a gentleman, an hidalgo; even censure is offered with a polite bow, every merited acknowledgment is made to talent and beauty.

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The Moors were banished, the Jews were banished; and it had been the industry of these two races which had largely supported the pride and laziness of the hidalgos.

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These hidalgos wanted all the glory as well as all the power for themselves.

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Contrast with this Japanese sage that orgulous hidalgo who, in black velvet, defies modern Prussia from one of Velasquez's canvases in Berlin.

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