Rrey (en. King)

/rreɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Title of a male sovereign in a kingdom.
The king ruled with justice and wisdom.
El rrey gobernaba con justicia y sabiduría.
Person who exercises maximum authority.
The king was honored for his bravery.
El rrey fue homenajeado por su valentía.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'rex', which means king.

Common Phrases and Expressions

king of the jungle
It refers to a powerful leader in their environment.
rrey de la selva
to be the king at home
It means having total control over the situation at home.
ser el rrey en casa
to have the king in hand
To have complete control over a person or situation.
tener el rrey en la mano

Related Words

queen
Female monarch or wife of the king.
reina
reign
Period during which a king rules.
reinado
throne
Chair or seat on which the king sits during the ceremony.
trono

Slang Meanings

Man with authority or leadership.
That guy is the king of the neighborhood.
Ese tipo es el rrey del barrio.
Influential person in a group.
She is the queen among her friends.
Ella es la rrey entre sus amigas.