No. 8,475 in Spanish
reina
Queen.
In a sentence
La reina gobierna con sabiduría.
The queen rules with wisdom.
Here, 'reina' is used as a noun meaning 'queen', referring to a female monarch who governs a kingdom.
Mi madre reina en nuestra casa con amor y paciencia.
My mother reigns in our house with love and patience.
In this sentence, 'reina' is used as a verb meaning 'reigns', indicating figuratively how the mother exercises leadership or influence within the household.
El jardín está lleno de flores, pero la rosa reina sobre todas.
The garden is full of flowers, but the rose reigns over all.
Here, 'reina' again functions as a verb meaning 'reigns', describing the prominence or superiority of the rose metaphorically in comparison to other flowers.
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