Monarca (en. Monarch)

/moˈnaɾka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who wields supreme power in a state, usually through inheritance.
The monarch signed a decree that transformed the country.
El monarca firmó un decreto que transformaba el país.
King or queen who rules over a nation.
The British monarch has a ceremonial role in the government.
El monarca británico tiene un papel ceremonial en el gobierno.
Title that can be granted to a person of high dignity.
The monarch was adored by their people for generations.
El monarca fue adorado por su pueblo durante generaciones.

Etymology

From the Greek 'monarkhēs', which means 'the one who rules alone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolute monarch
A monarch who exercises total power over their kingdom.
monarca absoluto
constitutional monarch
Monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution.
monarca constitucional
monarchical system
Form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.
sistema monárquico

Related Words

monarchy
A form of government in which power is held by a monarch.
monarquía
sovereignty
Supreme power wielded by a political entity or a monarch.
soberanía
court
Group of people who surround a monarch.
corte

Slang Meanings

A person who behaves with great authority or power.
That girl thinks she is the monarch of the class.
Esa chica se cree la monarca de la clase.
Someone who is at the head of a group or situation.
At the party, he was the monarch of the dance.
En la fiesta, él era el monarca del baile.