marquise

• Sustantivo que designa a una mujer noble de rango inferior a la duquesa y superior a la condesa, o un toldo o marquesina fija sobre la entrada de un hotel u otro edificio.

A noun referring to a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess, or a permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel or similar building.

1. Noble titleC1formal

   A noblewoman who holds a rank just below a duchess and above a countess.

   Marquesa

   • The marquise attended the royal banquet in a grand gown.
   • She was addressed as the Marquise of Winchester.
   • The marquise owned vast estates in the countryside.

   Sinónimosmarchioness

2. Architectural canopyC1formal

   A permanent roof-like structure over the entrance of a building, such as a hotel or theater.

   Marquesina

   • The hotel's marquise provided shelter from the rain for guests.
   • A glass marquise covered the main entrance of the theater.
   • The marquise was decorated with elegant lights for the event.

   Sinónimosawningcanopymarquee