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"Constitución" is a noun which is often translated as "constitution", and "rey" is a noun which is often translated as "king". Learn more about the difference between "constitución" and "rey" below.
la constitución(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (physique)
a. constitution
Mario tiene una constitución fuerte y por eso casi nunca se enferma.Mario has a strong constitution which is why he barely ever gets sick.
2. (formation)
a. creation
Políticos conocidos participaron en la constitución del partido nuevo.Famous politicians participated in the creation of a new party.
b. setting-up
La constitución de una empresa sólida requiere mucho trabajo.The setting-up of a solid company needs a lot of work.
3. (politics)
a. constitution
Según la constitución española España es una monarquía.According to the Spanish Constitution Spain is a monarchy.
a. make-up
Tras las elecciones se procederá a la constitución de la cámara de los diputados.After the elections the make-up of the Chamber of Deputies will take place.
el rey(
rrey
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (royalty)
a. king
El rey de España y su familia viven en el Palacio de la Zarzuela, en las afueras de Madrid.The king of Spain and his family live in the Zarzuela Palace, on the outskirts of Madrid.
2. (chess)
a. king
Logró un jaque mate cuando atrapó el rey de su oponente.He got a checkmate when he captured his opponent's king.
4. (colloquial) (term of endearment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pet (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mamá, ¿puedo comer otro bombón? - No, mi rey, ya has comido demasiados.Mom, can I eat another chocolate? - No, my pet, you've already eaten too many.
los reyes
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. king and queen
Los reyes de España están de visita en Bogotá esta semana.The king and queen of Spain are visiting Bogota this week.
