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régimen

REH-hee-men/ˈreximen/

regime

Also: government
NounmB1
A silhouette of a grand palace with a large flag flying on top, representing a seat of power.

📝 In Action

La caída del régimen marcó el inicio de una nueva era.

B1

The fall of the regime marked the beginning of a new era.

Muchos ciudadanos se opusieron al antiguo régimen.

B2

Many citizens opposed the old regime.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • anarquía (anarchy)

Common Collocations

  • régimen democrático – democratic regime
  • cambio de régimen – regime change

diet

Also: regimen
NounmA2
A bowl of fresh green salad next to a glass of water and a piece of fruit.

📝 In Action

El médico me puso a régimen para bajar la tensión.

A2

The doctor put me on a diet to lower my blood pressure.

Sigo un régimen de ejercicios muy estricto.

B1

I follow a very strict exercise regimen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar a régimen – to be on a diet
  • poner a régimen – to put someone on a diet

regulations

Also: system
NounmB2formal
A neat stack of folders and a gavel on a desk, representing order and rules.

📝 In Action

El régimen interno de la empresa prohíbe fumar.

B2

The company's internal regulations prohibit smoking.

Bajo este régimen fiscal, pagamos menos impuestos.

C1

Under this tax system, we pay fewer taxes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reglamento (regulations)
  • normativa (rules)

Common Collocations

  • régimen fiscal – tax system
  • régimen de visitas – visitation rights/schedule

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "régimen" in Spanish:

regime→regimen→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: régimen

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the word 'régimen' when it becomes plural?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
regir(to rule/govern) — Verb
regente(regent) — Noun
reglamento(regulations) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
examencertamen
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'regimen,' which referred to steering a ship or guiding/ruling something.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: regimenFrench: régime

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'dieta' the same as 'régimen'?

Mostly, yes! 'Dieta' is more common for food specifically, while 'régimen' sounds a bit more formal or like a strict plan ordered by a doctor.

Does it always mean a bad government?

Not always, but in news and history, it is often used to describe authoritarian or non-democratic systems.