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monarca

monarch

noun moh-NAHR-kah Less Common
People & Society Government

Origin: From Greek monarchos, 'sole ruler'.

Usage Note

Monarca is a common-gender noun — el monarca (king) and la monarca (queen) use the same form, distinguished only by the article. It refers to any sovereign ruler, not just a Spanish one. The related noun monarquía means 'monarchy'.

Examples

"El monarca firmó el decreto real."

Natural Translation

The monarch signed the royal decree.

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