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monarquía

mo-nar-KEE-ah/monaɾˈkia/

“monarquía” means “monarchy” in Spanish (a system of government ruled by a king or queen).

monarchy

Also: kingdom
NounfB1
A king wearing a golden crown and red robes sitting on a large throne in a royal hall.

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España es una monarquía parlamentaria.

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Spain is a parliamentary monarchy.

La monarquía absoluta era el sistema común en el pasado.

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Absolute monarchy was the common system in the past.

Muchos ciudadanos debaten sobre el futuro de la monarquía.

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Many citizens debate the future of the monarchy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reino (kingdom)
  • corona (crown (referring to the institution))

Antonyms

  • república (republic)

Common Collocations

  • monarquía absoluta – absolute monarchy
  • monarquía constitucional – constitutional monarchy
  • restaurar la monarquía – to restore the monarchy

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Quick Quiz: monarquía

Question 1 of 3

Which of these phrases correctly says 'The Spanish monarchy'?

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👥 Word Family▼
monarca(monarch) — Noun
monárquico(monarchist / monarchical) — Adjective
monarquismo(monarchism) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
jerarquíaanarquíaalegría
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'monarkhia', combining 'monos' (single) and 'arkhein' (to rule). It literally means 'rule by one'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: monarchyFrench: monarchieItalian: monarchia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'monarquía' only used for Kings?

No, it refers to a system ruled by any monarch, which includes both Kings (reyes) and Queens (reinas).

Is Spain still a monarchy?

Yes, Spain is currently a constitutional monarchy with a King as the head of state.

How do I say someone who supports a monarchy?

A person who supports this system is called a 'monárquico' or 'monárquica'.