This is the 7904th most frequent Portuguese word.
rey
"Rey" is not Portuguese; the correct word is "rei," meaning "king" in English.
The word 'rei' is used here to mean 'king,' referring to a monarch.
O rei governou o país com justiça.
The king ruled the country with justice.
Here, 'rei' implies someone treated with royal privilege, metaphorically describing elevated status or treatment.
Ele foi criado como um verdadeiro rei, sempre recebendo tratamento especial.
He was raised like a true king, always receiving special treatment.
In this context, 'rei' refers to a game piece, such as in chess.