El reino
Example: El reino medieval tenía un castillo grande y fuerte.
Definition
"El reino" refers to a kingdom, an area or territory ruled by a king or queen, especially during historical times. It often denotes a medieval political entity with its own government, laws, and social structure, such as in the phrase 'El reino medieval tenía un castillo grande y fuerte.'
Etymology
The term "el reino" comes from the Latin word 'regnum,' meaning reign or kingdom. It reflects the authority of a ruler, typically a king or queen. Did you know that 'regnum' is also the root for the English word 'reign,' highlighting the link between the place and the ruler's power?
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"El reino" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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