Using the wrong gender

Spanish has specific words for male and female rulers. 'El rey' is the king, and 'la reina' is the queen. This is different from some English words where you might add 'female' (like 'female doctor').

Gender: Rey vs. Reina

Just like in English, you can call a woman 'reina' as a term of endearment or to say she's the best at something. 'Eres la reina del pop' means 'You are the queen of pop.'

Calling Someone 'Queen'

Extremely common, especially in its main sense. One of the first nouns you'll learn.

The word 'reina' can be the noun ('queen') or the verb ('he/she reigns'). The secret is the context. If it's about a person ('La reina...'), it's the noun. If it's about a situation ('El silencio reina...'), it's the verb.

Is it a Person or an Action?

This verb form is perfect for sounding poetic or dramatic. It's often used with abstract concepts like 'paz' (peace), 'silencio' (silence), 'caos' (chaos), or 'confusión' (confusion) to say that feeling dominates a place.

Use with Abstract Ideas

Much less common than the noun. Found more often in literature or formal speech.

Learn the meanings of 'reina' in Spanish. Understand its use as 'queen' (noun) and 'he/she reigns' (verb from 'reinar'). See examples, conjugations, and usage tips.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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