dinastía
“dinastía” means “dynasty” in Spanish (a line of rulers from the same family).
dynasty
Also: empire
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La dinastía Ming gobernó China durante casi tres siglos.
B1The Ming dynasty ruled China for almost three centuries.
Ese equipo de baloncesto creó una dinastía al ganar cinco campeonatos seguidos.
B2That basketball team created a dynasty by winning five championships in a row.
La familia Kennedy es considerada una dinastía política en los Estados Unidos.
C1The Kennedy family is considered a political dynasty in the United States.
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¿Cuál es el género de la palabra 'dinastía'?
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From the Greek word 'dynasteia', meaning 'power' or 'lordship', which passed into Latin as 'dynastīa'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'dinastía' refer to a single person?
No, it refers to the whole line or family. A single member would be called a 'miembro de la dinastía' or sometimes a 'dinasta'.
Is 'dinastía' only for ancient history?
Not at all! While often used for Egyptian or Chinese royalty, it's frequently used today to describe influential families in business (like the Rockefellers) or successful sports franchises.
How do I pronounce the ending -tía?
Pronounce it as two syllables: TEE-ah. The accent mark ensures the 'i' is strong and doesn't turn into a 'y' sound.