Monarcas (en. Monarchs)

/moˈnaɾkas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sovereign or king who governs a country.
The monarchs of Europe gathered to discuss alliances.
Los monarcas de Europa se reunieron para discutir alianzas.
Person who exercises great authority or has significant power in a specific context.
In the business context, she is the monarch of the industry.
En el contexto empresarial, ella es la monarca de la industria.

Etymology

From Latin 'monarchus', which means 'king' or 'ruler'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolute monarchs
Monarchs who have total power over a state.
monarcas absolutos
constitutional monarchs
Monarchs who act within a constitutional framework.
monarcas constitucionales
king among kings
Expression that indicates a prominent monarch among others.
rey entre reyes

Related Words

monarchy
System of government where a monarch is the head of state.
monarquía
king
Male sovereign who rules a kingdom.
rey
queen
Female sovereign who rules a kingdom.
reina

Slang Meanings

An undisputed leader in a group or context.
In that meeting, he was the monarch of the debate.
En esa reunión, él fue el monarca del debate.
Someone who socially dominates.
She is the monarch of every party.
Ella es la monarca de cada fiesta.