/reˈal/

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Translation

real, actual, royal

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Word origin

The form covers two senses with different roots: from Latin realis ('actual'), from res ('thing'), for 'real'; and from Latin regalis ('royal'), from rex ('king'), for 'royal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
realis
English cognates
real, reality

Other proposed origins

  • In the sense 'actual', from Latin realis, from res ('thing'). (realis)
  • In the sense 'royal', from Latin regalis, from rex ('king'). (regalis)

Grammar

Femininereal
Masc pluralreales

Examples

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The real situation is much more complex than it appears.

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The royal palace is open to the public during the summer.

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It is a real story that happened many years ago.

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The real danger lies in saying nothing.

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A one-real coin turned up under the sofa.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 9: real, lindo, agente and 6 more words.