Reinar
Example: Los reyes comenzaron a reinar en el siglo XV.
Definition
"Reinar" means to rule or govern as a king or queen, typically over a kingdom or territory. It involves exercising sovereign authority and power, often associated with monarchy, as in the example phrase where kings began to reign in the 15th century.
Etymology
The word "reinar" comes from the Latin verb "regnare," which means to reign or rule. This Latin root is related to "rex," meaning king. Did you know that many European languages have similar words derived from "regnare," reflecting the widespread influence of Roman culture on royal terminology?
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"Reinar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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