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How to Say "monarchy" in Spanish

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monarquía

nounB1formal
Use 'monarquía' when referring to the system of government or the state ruled by a king or queen, such as a constitutional monarchy or an absolute monarchy.

Examples

La monarquía española tiene una larga historia.

The Spanish monarchy has a long history.

corona

koh-ROH-nahkoˈɾo.na

nounA2
Use 'corona' when referring to the physical crown worn by a monarch as a symbol of their power, or metaphorically for the royal power itself.
A majestic gold crown adorned with colorful jewels resting on a purple cushion.

Examples

El rey colocó la corona sobre su cabeza.

The king placed the crown on his head.

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.

Feminine Noun

As with most Spanish words ending in '-a,' 'corona' is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Confusing Crown vs. System

Learners often confuse 'corona' (the physical object) with 'monarquía' (the system of government). Remember that 'monarquía' is the abstract concept of rule by a monarch, while 'corona' is the tangible symbol of that rule.

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