How to Say "crown" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “crown” is “corona” — use 'corona' when referring to the headpiece worn by royalty or as a symbol of power, or for a dental cap placed over a tooth..
corona
/koh-ROH-nah//koˈɾo.na/
Examples
La reina lleva una corona de oro en las ceremonias importantes.
The queen wears a gold crown during important ceremonies.
La corona británica tiene siglos de historia.
The British crown (monarchy) has centuries of history.
El dentista me dijo que necesito una corona de porcelana.
The dentist told me I need a porcelain crown.
La corona de la muela está floja.
The crown of the molar is loose.
Feminine Noun
As with most Spanish words ending in '-a,' 'corona' is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
copas
KOH-pahs/ˈko.pas/
Examples
Las copas de los árboles daban mucha sombra.
The tree canopies provided a lot of shade.
El viento movía las copas de los pinos suavemente.
The wind moved the crowns of the pine trees gently.
Figurative Use
This meaning comes from the resemblance of a tree's rounded top to an inverted cup or goblet ('copa').
Crown vs. Tree Tops
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