/ɪnˈfæntə/ i-NFAN-tə

Definitions

1. noun

A princess or the daughter of a king, especially in a Spanish or Portuguese royal family.

“The Spanish infanta was celebrated for her beauty and intelligence.”

2. noun

A female figure in a Spanish or Portuguese royal family, ranking below a princess but above a lady.

“The young infanta was given a high position in the royal court.”