Régimen (en. Regimen)

[ˈre.ɣi.ismen]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Political system or form of government.
Example Sentence: The dictatorial regime limited the freedoms of the citizens.
El régimen dictatorial limitó las libertades de los ciudadanos.
Definition: Set of norms or rules that govern an organization, an activity, or a process.
Example Sentence: The diet of the athletes is very strict.
El régimen de alimentación de los atletas es muy estricto.
Definition: Establishment of an order or organization in the field of health or physical exercise.
Example Sentence: He follows an exercise regime to stay fit.
Sigue un régimen de ejercicio para mantenerse en forma.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'regimen', which means direction or government.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: military regime
Common Phrase Meaning: Political system that uses armed forces to govern.
régimen militar
Common Phrase: lifestyle regime
Common Phrase Meaning: Set of habits and practices that are part of a healthy lifestyle.
régimen de vida
Common Phrase: regime of restrictions
Common Phrase Meaning: Set of rules that limit certain activities or consumptions.
régimen de restricciones

Related Words

Related Word: regulation
Related Word Description: Set of rules that regulate an activity or situation.
reglamentación
Related Word: norm
Related Word Description: Rule or principle that establishes a behavior.
norma

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Strict lifestyle of diet and exercise.
Slang Meaning Example: He is on a regime that prohibits him from going out to eat.
Está en un régimen que le prohíbe salir a comer.
Slang Meaning: Excessive control or authority.
Slang Meaning Example: The boss has a very strict regime in the office.
El jefe tiene un régimen muy estricto en la oficina.