Rreyno (en. Kingdom)
/ˈreino/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
State or political entity governed by a monarch.
The kingdom of Spain was one of the greatest powers during the 16th century.
El rreyno de España fue una de las potencias más grandes durante el siglo XVI.
Territorial division that has a king.
The kingdoms of ancient Scotland were independent of each other.
Los rreynos de la antigua Escocia eran independientes entre sí.
The concept of sovereignty that a king or queen possesses.
His authority in the kingdom was based on divine right.
Su autoridad en el rreyno se basaba en el derecho divino.
Etymology
From Latin 'regnum', meaning 'kingdom'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kingdom of Spain
The European country that was a significant empire in history.
reino de España
in the kingdom of
Used to indicate the sovereignty of a monarch over a territory.
en el reino de
the queen of the kingdom
Refers to the wife of the king or a woman who rules.
la reina del reino
Related Words
king
The male monarch who governs a kingdom.
rey
queen
The female monarch who rules or is the consort of a king.
reina
reign
The period during which a king or queen exercises power.
reinado
Slang Meanings
It is used in a graphic context to refer to a community where the king is the most influential.
In this neighborhood, everyone is very friendly, it’s like a kingdom of good vibes.
En este barrio todos son muy amigos, es como un rreyno de buenas vibras.
In colloquial speech, it can be used to describe a group with strong leadership.
In the office, she acts like the queen of the kingdom, she runs everything.
En la oficina, ella actúa como la reina del rreyno, manda en todo.