Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈrej/

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Translation

king

Word origin

From Latin rex, regis ('king'), from regere ('to rule'). It means 'king'.

Origin
Latin
Root
rex
English cognates
regal, regent, rector

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralreyes

Examples

ceremonia .

The king spoke to the country at an important ceremony.

, pieza .

In the game, the king is the most important piece.

selva .

The king of the jungle is known for his great strength.

Magos enero.

The Three Kings bring the gifts on the sixth of January.

.

My son thinks he is the king of the house.

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This word is part of lesson 10.