Definition

A daughter of a king or queen in Spain or Portugal.

Example

The infanta attended the royal ceremony with great elegance.

Conversation

Did you learn about the infanta in history class today?

Yes, I found it fascinating how royal families worked back then.

I didn't know being an infanta came with so many responsibilities.

Right? It must have been a lot of pressure for such young girls.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infanta is derived from the Spanish word 'infante' (meaning prince or child), which comes from the Latin 'infans' (meaning infant or child). The suffix '-a' is used in Spanish to denote a feminine noun. Therefore, 'infanta' refers to a female child of a monarch, specifically a daughter of the king or queen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'infans' meaning child, and remember that an 'infanta' is a royal daughter, a child of the king or queen.

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