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"Reinas" is a form of "reinar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to reign". "Reyes" is a form of "reyes", a plural noun which is often translated as "king and queen". Learn more about the difference between "reinas" and "reyes" below.
reinar(
rrey
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nahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to govern)
a. to prevail
El bombardeo aéreo finalmente terminó, y reinó el silencio.The air raid finally ended and silence prevailed.
b. to reign
Cuando se disparó la alarma contra incendios, reinó el caos.Chaos reigned when the fire alarm went off.
los reyes(
rreh
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yehs
)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.
el rey
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (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.
3. (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.
5. (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.
