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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

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.

, cualquier .

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

gran .

The queen lives in a large palace in the centre.

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This word is part of lesson 18.