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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