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reino

kingdom

noun RRAY-noh Less Common

Origin: From Latin regnum, rule, kingship.

Also means

realm

Usage Note

Reino is used literally for a monarchy (el Reino Unido, 'the United Kingdom') and in biology for the taxonomic rank 'kingdom' (reino animal, 'animal kingdom'). The related words are rey (m, king) and reina (f, queen). Reinado (m) means 'reign' (the period), while reino refers to the territory or domain itself.

Examples

"El reino tenía fronteras muy claras."

Natural Translation

The kingdom had very clear borders.

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