rey

This is the 1687th most frequent Spanish word.

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rey

"Rey" means "king."


In this sentence, 'rey' refers to a monarch, a male ruler of a kingdom.

El rey gobierna el reino con sabidurĂ­a.

The king rules the kingdom with wisdom.


Here, 'rey' is used metaphorically to express that the son is treated or seen as the most prioritized or privileged member within the household.

Mi hijo es el rey de la casa.

My son is the king of the house.


In this example, 'rey' again refers to a monarch, emphasizing a storytelling context where status changes occur.

En ese cuento, un campesino se convierte en rey.

In that tale, a peasant becomes a king.