corona
/koh-ROH-nah/
crown
A royal headpiece, symbolizing monarchy, is a corona.
corona(noun)
crown
?royal headpiece or symbol of monarchy
monarchy
?as a political entity
,krone
?currency unit in Scandinavian countries
📝 In Action
La reina lleva una corona de oro en las ceremonias importantes.
A2The queen wears a gold crown during important ceremonies.
La corona británica tiene siglos de historia.
B1The British crown (monarchy) has centuries of history.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
As with most Spanish words ending in '-a,' 'corona' is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
A beautiful circular arrangement of flowers, often called a wreath, is also a corona.
corona(noun)
wreath
?circular arrangement of flowers
garland
?decorative chain
,halo
?ring of light (e.g., around the sun)
📝 In Action
Pusieron una corona de laurel en la estatua del héroe.
B1They placed a laurel wreath on the hero's statue.
En la noche se veía una corona de luz alrededor de la luna.
B2At night, a halo of light was visible around the moon.
In dentistry, a cap placed over a tooth is known as a corona.
📝 In Action
El dentista me dijo que necesito una corona de porcelana.
B2The dentist told me I need a porcelain crown.
La corona de la muela está floja.
C1The crown of the molar is loose.
The verb form corona describes the action of putting a crown on someone.
corona(verb)
he/she/it crowns
?puts a crown on
he/she/it finishes
?completes or tops off (often figuratively)
📝 In Action
La victoria corona una carrera profesional brillante.
B2The victory crowns a brilliant professional career.
El presidente corona al atleta con la medalla de oro.
B1The president crowns the athlete with the gold medal.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb vs. Noun
Be careful! 'Corona' can be the noun (the object) OR the verb form ('he/she/it crowns'). You figure out which one it is based on where it sits in the sentence.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corona
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'corona' as a verb?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'corona' also mean 'wreath'?
The original meaning of 'corona' in Latin was 'wreath' or 'garland,' referring to any circular head decoration. This meaning stuck around, especially for arrangements of flowers used in ceremonies or memorials.
Does 'corona' have anything to do with the virus?
Yes, indirectly. The coronavirus gets its name because under a microscope, the virus appears to have spikes surrounding it, making it look like a little crown or halo ('corona').