coronado
“coronado” means “crowned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
crowned
Also: topped, successful
📝 In Action
El rey fue coronado en la gran catedral.
A2The king was crowned in the great cathedral.
El monte está coronado por nubes blancas.
B1The mountain is topped by white clouds.
Su esfuerzo se vio coronado por el éxito.
B2His effort was crowned with success.
crowned
📝 In Action
Hemos coronado al ganador del torneo.
A2We have crowned the winner of the tournament.
Habían coronado la cima antes del amanecer.
B1They had reached the summit before dawn.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: coronado
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence describes a mountain with snow on its peak?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'corona' (crown), which comes from the Latin 'corona', originally meaning 'wreath' or 'garland'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'coronado' always mean royalty?
No! While it often refers to kings or queens, it is very common to use it for mountains (topped with snow) or reaching the summit of a hill, as well as figuratively for finishing a project successfully.
Is 'coronado' related to the virus?
Yes, in a way! Both 'coronavirus' and 'coronado' come from the word 'corona'. The virus was named that because it has little spikes that look like a crown under a microscope.
When should I use 'coronada' instead?
Use 'coronada' whenever you are talking about a feminine noun, like 'la reina' (the queen), 'la montaña' (the mountain), or 'la cabeza' (the head).