Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈreina/

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Translation

queen

Word origin

From Latin regina ('queen'), the feminine of rex ('king'). The same rex root underlies English regal and royal.

Origin
Latin
Root
regina
English cognates
regal, royal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralreinas

Examples

nación .

The queen addressed the nation yesterday.

.

My grandmother was the queen of the kitchen.

.

The queen mother was present at the wedding.

vestida .

The queen of the party arrived dressed in white.

, moverse .

In the game, the queen can move in any direction.

.

The queen lives in a large palace in the centre.

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This word is part of lesson 18.