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Reich

ra-ikˈraix

Reich means Reich in Spanish (historical German empire).

Reich

Also: empire
NounmB2formal
A stylized illustration of a majestic stone castle with many towers and a flag, representing a historical empire.

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El Tercer Reich es un periodo muy estudiado en las clases de historia.

B1

The Third Reich is a period widely studied in history classes.

Muchos documentos del Reich fueron destruidos al final de la guerra.

B2

Many documents of the Reich were destroyed at the end of the war.

La caída del Reich marcó el fin de una era en Europa.

C1

The fall of the Reich marked the end of an era in Europe.

Word Connections

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Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el Tercer Reichthe Third Reich
  • la caída del Reichthe fall of the Reich

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "Reich" in Spanish:

reich

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: Reich

Question 1 of 3

Which article is used with 'Reich' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
reichstag(German parliament building)Noun
nacionalsocialismo(National Socialism)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
beich
📚 Etymology

Directly borrowed from German 'Reich', which means 'realm', 'kingdom', or 'empire'. It shares an ancient root with the Spanish word 'rico' (rich/powerful).

First recorded: 19th century (in historical texts)

Cognates (Related words)

English: richGerman: reich

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Spanish speakers pronounce the 'ch' in Reich?

Spanish speakers usually pronounce the 'ch' like the Spanish letter 'j' (a rasping 'h' sound), making it sound like 'ra-ik' or 'ra-ij'.

Can I use 'Reich' to mean 'empire' in general?

No. In Spanish, use 'imperio' for general empires. 'Reich' is only for German history.

Is this word used in casual Spanish conversation?

Hardly ever. It is almost entirely restricted to history books, documentaries, or academic discussions.