reino
/RREI-noh/
kingdom
The castle symbolizes a political 'reino' (kingdom), ruled by a monarch.
reino(noun)
kingdom
?political state ruled by a king or queen
,realm
?domain or sphere of influence
dominion
?area of control
📝 In Action
El rey gobernó el reino durante cincuenta años.
A2The king ruled the kingdom for fifty years.
Buscamos un reino de paz y justicia para todos los ciudadanos.
B1We seek a realm of peace and justice for all citizens.
España fue un reino muy poderoso en el siglo XVII.
B2Spain was a very powerful kingdom in the 17th century.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'reino' ends in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el reino' (the kingdom), 'un reino' (a kingdom).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'reino' when you mean the verb 'to reign' (reinar)."
Correction: Remember 'reino' (noun) is the place. If you want to say 'I reign,' you use the verb form 'Yo reino,' which looks the same but functions differently.
⭐ Usage Tips
Historical Context
This word is often used when talking about history, fairytales, or religious texts, but less often for modern countries unless they are monarchies.
In biology, 'reino' (kingdom) is a high-level classification grouping diverse forms of life, such as the Animal or Plant kingdoms.
📝 In Action
La ciencia clasifica a los seres vivos en cinco grandes reinos.
C1Science classifies living beings into five major kingdoms.
El reino Fungi incluye todas las especies de hongos.
C2The Fungi kingdom includes all species of fungi.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specific Context
Only use 'reino' in this sense when discussing biology, ecology, or scientific classification. Otherwise, stick to the 'political state' meaning.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reino
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el mejor sinónimo para 'reino' en el contexto de 'El reino de la ciencia'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reino' the same as 'monarquía'?
They are closely related. 'Reino' refers to the territory or the political entity itself (the kingdom), while 'monarquía' refers to the system of government where a monarch (king or queen) rules.
Can 'reino' be a verb?
The word 'reino' itself is a noun (kingdom). However, it looks exactly like the 'yo' form of the verb 'reinar' (to reign). So, 'Yo reino' means 'I reign,' but the noun 'el reino' means 'the kingdom.' Context tells you which meaning is intended.