Real
Example: El rey real gobernó el país hace muchos años.
Definition
"Real" in the context of history refers to something relating to a king or monarchy, often describing a royal person or institution. For example, in the phrase 'El rey real gobernó el país hace muchos años,' it denotes the king as a legitimate monarch who ruled the country long ago.
Etymology
The word "real" in Spanish originates from the Latin word 'regalis,' which means 'royal' or 'kingly.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, carrying the meaning associated with kingship and monarchy. Did you know? The English word 'royal' shares the same Latin root, reflecting the connection between these historical terms.
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"Real" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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