reina

queen

noun RREY-nah Less Common

Origin: From Latin regina, feminine of rex (king).

Usage Note

Reina is the feminine of rey (king). In chess, la reina is the most powerful piece (the queen). The verb reinar means 'to reign'. Reinado is the noun for a reign. Note that reina can also be used affectionately as a term of address (¿qué quieres, reina?), equivalent to 'sweetheart' or 'love' in informal speech.

Examples

"La reina inauguró la exposición."

Natural Translation

The queen inaugurated the exhibition.

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