No. 8,402 in Spanish
queen
The Spanish word "queen" translates to **"reina"**, meaning a female monarch or ruler.
In a sentence
La reina Isabel es un símbolo de fortaleza y elegancia.
Queen Elizabeth is a symbol of strength and elegance.
Here, 'reina' refers literally to a queen, a monarch or ruling figure, specifically Queen Elizabeth.
Ella es la reina del baile en esta escuela.
She is the queen of the dance in this school.
In this sentence, 'reina' is used metaphorically to refer to someone's dominance or prominence in the context of the school dance.
En el tablero de ajedrez, la reina es la pieza más poderosa.
On the chessboard, the queen is the most powerful piece.
Here, 'reina' refers to the chess piece known as the queen.
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