reinado
“reinado” means “reign” in Spanish (the period of time a monarch rules).
reign
Also: rule, supremacy
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El reinado de la reina Victoria fue muy largo.
A2Queen Victoria's reign was very long.
Hubo muchos avances científicos durante su reinado.
B1There were many scientific advances during his reign.
El equipo de fútbol terminó su reinado tras perder la final.
B2The soccer team ended its reign after losing the final.
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From the Latin 'regnare' (to rule), which comes from 'rex' (king). It followed the standard Spanish pattern of adding '-ado' to a verb to create a noun representing the result or time of that action.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reinado' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine: 'el reinado'. Even if the person ruling is a queen, the word for the period of rule remains masculine.
How do I say 'under the reign of'?
You use the phrase 'bajo el reinado de'. For example: 'bajo el reinado de Felipe VI'.
Can 'reinado' mean 'beauty pageant crown'?
In some Latin American countries, 'reinado' can refer to a beauty pageant or the period during which a 'beauty queen' holds her title.