soberanía
/so.beˈɾa.ni.a/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
The supreme authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
La soberanía del Estado está garantizada por la Constitución.
The state's sovereignty is guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Used primarily in political, legal, and international‑relations contexts.
Collocations
soberanía nacionalnational sovereigntysoberanía popularpopular sovereigntysoberanía estatalstate sovereignty
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Related Phrases
soberanía popularphrase
the principle that political power originates from the people
soberanía estatalphrase
the exclusive authority of a government over its territory
💡Pro Tip
Memory tip
Think of 'sober' as 'above' (super) – a country that is 'above' others in its own affairs has sovereignty.
📖Word Origin
From Spanish 'soberano' (from Latin 'superānus' meaning 'above, superior') + the abstract noun suffix '-ía'.
📝Usage Notes
Refers to the authority of a nation or state, not to personal autonomy. Often appears in legal texts, treaties, and political discourse.
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