How to Say "monarch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “monarch” is “rey” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El rey de España se llama Felipe VI.
The king of Spain is named Felipe VI.
La corona del rey era de oro puro.
The king's crown was made of pure gold.
Los Reyes Magos traen regalos a los niños el 6 de enero.
The Three Wise Men (literally, 'Magic Kings') bring gifts to children on January 6th.
Feminine and Plural Forms
The female version is 'reina' (queen). For the plural, 'reyes' can mean 'kings,' but it can also mean 'the king and queen' together, just like 'padres' can mean 'parents'.
Capitalization
Mistake: “El Rey de España es Felipe. / El rey Felipe es de España.”
Correction: Use a capital letter for 'Rey' only when it's used as a formal title without the name (e.g., 'el Rey viajará...') or right before the name ('el Rey Felipe VI'). In general conversation, it's lowercase: 'El rey vive en un palacio'.
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