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How to Say "kingdom" in Spanish

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reino

RREI-nohˈreino

nounA2general
Use 'reino' when referring to the actual territory or political state ruled by a king or queen, or for the biological classification of living organisms.
A majestic, colorful storybook illustration of a large castle with tall towers and a royal banner flying, representing a sovereign state.

Examples

El rey gobernó el reino durante cincuenta años.

The king ruled the kingdom for fifty years.

Buscamos un reino de paz y justicia para todos los ciudadanos.

We seek a realm of peace and justice for all citizens.

España fue un reino muy poderoso en el siglo XVII.

Spain was a very powerful kingdom in the 17th century.

La ciencia clasifica a los seres vivos en cinco grandes reinos.

Science classifies living beings into five major kingdoms.

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).

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.

monarquía

nounB1formal
Use 'monarquía' when you are specifically talking about the institution or system of government where a monarch is the head of state.

Examples

España es una monarquía parlamentaria.

Spain is a parliamentary monarchy.

reino

RREI-nohˈreino

nounC1academic
Use 'reino' when referring to the biological classification of living organisms, such as the animal kingdom or plant kingdom.
A majestic, colorful storybook illustration of a large castle with tall towers and a royal banner flying, representing a sovereign state.

Examples

La ciencia clasifica a los seres vivos en cinco grandes reinos.

Science classifies living beings into five major kingdoms.

El rey gobernó el reino durante cincuenta años.

The king ruled the kingdom for fifty years.

Buscamos un reino de paz y justicia para todos los ciudadanos.

We seek a realm of peace and justice for all citizens.

España fue un reino muy poderoso en el siglo XVII.

Spain was a very powerful kingdom in the 17th century.

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).

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.

Reino vs. Monarquía

Learners often confuse 'reino' and 'monarquía'. Remember that 'reino' refers to the territory ruled by a king or queen, while 'monarquía' refers to the system of government itself. You wouldn't say Spain is a 'reino' (territory), but a 'monarquía' (system).

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