A Spanish nobleman is typically referred to as a GRANDEE, Hidalgo, or DON. GRANDEE is a title of nobility given to certain members of the Spanish aristocracy, and it is the highest rank of the Spanish nobility. Hidalgo is a Spanish title of nobility that was traditionally granted to those who had achieved some heroic feat or had been loyal to the Spanish crown. DON is a Spanish honorific title used to address a man of high social standing, such as a nobleman or a knight.