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la

feminine

/reaˈleθa/

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Translation

royalty

Word origin

From real ('royal'), from Latin regalis ('of a king'), from rex ('king'). The same root gives English 'regal' and 'royal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
regalis
English cognates
regal, royal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrealezas

Examples

británica apareció .

The British royalty appeared on the palace balcony.

Muchos turistas sueñan .

Many tourists dream of seeing the royalty up close.

¿ ?

Do you think royalty is still important nowadays?

retransmitió .

The royal wedding was broadcast all over the world.

residencia .

That castle was the residence of royalty for centuries.

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This word is part of lesson 96.