Royal (en. Royal)

/ˈrɔɪəl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to or relating to a king or queen.
The actress's dress had a royal style, similar to that of princesses.
El vestido de la actriz tenía un estilo royal, similar al de las princesas.
Magnificent, splendid, worthy of a king.
The banquet was royal, with exquisitely prepared dishes.
El banquete fue royal, con platos exquisitamente preparados.
Of superior or elevated quality.
We watched a movie with a royal production that left us impressed.
Vimos una película con una producción royal que nos dejó impresionados.
Connection or relation to the monarchy.
The family has royal ties that go back generations.
La familia tiene lazos royal desde hace generaciones.

Etymology

From French 'royal', which comes from Latin 'regalis', related to 'rex', meaning king.

Common Phrases and Expressions

royal court
The royal family that lives in a palace.
corte real
royal blood
Descent or lineage of monarchs.
sangre real
to dance with royalty
To have interactions with people of high social status or power.
bailar con la realeza

Related Words

royalty
A group of people that make up the royal family.
realeza
monarchy
A system of government in which a king or queen is the head of state.
monarquía
prince
Son or direct descendant of a king.
príncipe

Slang Meanings

In popular culture, something that is admirable or impressive.
That performance was royal, everyone was amazed.
Esa actuación fue royal, todos se quedaron sorprendidos.
Refers to something that is ostentatious or excessive.
That car is too royal for the city.
Ese coche es demasiado royal para la ciudad.