How to Say "the monarchs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the monarchs” is “reyes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
Referring to the ruling pair
Examples
Los reyes asistieron a la boda real.
The king and queen attended the royal wedding.
Isabel y Fernando son conocidos como Los Reyes Católicos.
Isabella and Ferdinand are known as The Catholic Monarchs (The Catholic King and Queen).
The Masculine Plural Rule
In Spanish, if you have a mixed group (male and female), the plural defaults to the masculine form. So, 'reyes' often means 'king(s) and queen(s).'
Trying to say 'King and Queen' literally
Mistake: “Using 'el rey y la reina' every time.”
Correction: While 'el rey y la reina' is correct, using 'los reyes' is much more natural and common when referring to them as a pair.
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