How to Say "empire" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “empire” is “imperio” — use 'imperio' for a general historical state or a large territory ruled by an emperor or a single sovereign power.
imperio
imˈpeh-ree-ohimˈpe.ɾjo
Examples
El Imperio Romano es un ejemplo clásico de un gran imperio antiguo.
The Roman Empire is a classic example of a great ancient empire.
El Imperio Romano duró casi mil años.
The Roman Empire lasted almost a thousand years.
La caída del imperio dejó un vacío de poder en la región.
The fall of the empire left a power vacuum in the region.
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'imperio' is a masculine word, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el imperio' (the empire).
dinastía
Examples
La dinastía Borbón ha tenido una gran influencia en la historia de España.
The Bourbon dynasty has had great influence on the history of Spain.
Reich
Examples
El estudio del Tercer Reich es crucial para entender la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
The study of the Third Reich is crucial for understanding World War II.
Imperio vs. Dinastía
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