reino
“reino” means “kingdom” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
kingdom, realm
Also: dominion
📝 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.
kingdom
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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.
✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'regnum', which meant 'royal authority' or 'kingship'. It shares roots with the Latin word for 'king' (rex).
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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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.