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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