duke
US /duːk/
UK /duːk/
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duque
a male ruler of a small independent state
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The Duke of Burgundy was a powerful figure in medieval Europe.
El Duque de Borgoña fue una figura poderosa en la Europa medieval.
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The grand duke ruled his territory with an iron fist.
El gran duque gobernó su territorio con mano de hierro.
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duque
a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank in the British and certain other peerages, ranking below a prince and above a marquess
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The Duke of Edinburgh is a title held by a member of the British royal family.
El Duque de Edimburgo es un título ostentado por un miembro de la familia real británica.
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He inherited the title of duke from his father.
Heredó el título de duque de su padre.