El rey
Example: El rey gobierna el país con justicia y paz.
Definition
"El rey" refers to the male monarch who rules a kingdom, often holding supreme authority over the country’s government and people. This title is typically hereditary and symbolizes leadership, power, and responsibility in historical and political contexts.
Etymology
The term "el rey" comes from the Latin word "rex," which means king. This Latin origin influenced many Romance languages, including Spanish. Did you know? The word "rex" was used by ancient Roman kings and later adapted by medieval European monarchies to denote sovereign rulers.
Learn to use this word actively
"El rey" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
