reales
“reales” means “real” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
real, actual
Also: true
📝 In Action
Necesitamos soluciones reales, no promesas vacías.
A2We need real solutions, not empty promises.
Las cifras reales del estudio fueron impactantes.
B1The actual figures of the study were shocking.
royals
Also: royal people
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Los reales visitaron el hospital para un evento benéfico.
B1The royals visited the hospital for a charity event.
La boda de los reales fue televisada a todo el mundo.
B2The wedding of the royal couple was televised worldwide.
reals
Also: Brazilian currency
📝 In Action
Me quedan cien reales de mi viaje a Río.
B1I have one hundred reals left from my trip to Rio.
El cambio de reales a dólares es muy volátil.
B2The exchange rate from reals to dollars is very volatile.
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Words that translate to "reales" in Spanish:
actual→brazilian currency→real→reals→royal people→royals→true→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: reales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'reales' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'reales' comes from the Latin word *regalis*, meaning 'of or belonging to a king' (royal). This root gave rise to the noun meaning (royals/royal money) and the adjective meaning (something true or actual, as in 'the king's truth' or 'official').
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'real')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reales' masculine or feminine?
As the plural of the adjective 'real,' it can be both (e.g., 'cosas reales' or 'problemas reales'). As a noun (royals or currency), it is always masculine plural ('los reales').
How do I know if 'reales' means 'actual' or 'royals'?
Check what comes before it. If it is describing a noun (e.g., 'objetivos reales'), it's the adjective 'actual.' If it stands alone preceded by 'los,' it usually means 'the royals' or 'the currency,' depending on the conversation's topic.