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"Queen" in Spanish: reina
la reina
Queen is la reina. Use reina for monarchs, fairy tales, and cards. The masculine pair is el rey. Keep the feminine article la.
Fairy tale
La reina camina por el jardín.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce reina
Say it
REH-ee-nah
/ˈrei.na/
REH-ee-nah. Stress REH. Soft final nah.
"Queen" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la reina | the queen Monarchs and stories. | Monarchs and stories. |
| reina de belleza | beauty queen Pageants and local contests. | Pageants and local contests. |
| la reina de corazones | the queen of hearts Cards and Alice references. | Cards and Alice references. |
| día de la reina | queen's day / special day Festive talk in some contexts. | Festive talk in some contexts. |
How to use reina in real life
- 1Fairy tale
La reina camina por el jardín.
The queen walks through the garden.
Reina is the storybook queen.
- 2News caption
La reina saludó a la gente.
The queen greeted the people.
Reina for a real monarch in headlines.
- 3Cards
Saqué la reina de espadas.
I drew the queen of spades.
Card decks use reina.
Mistakes English speakers make with reina
Incorrect: La queen entra al salón.
Correct: La reina entra al salón.
Say reina, not English queen.
Incorrect: El reina firmó el decreto.
Correct: La reina firmó el decreto.
Reina is feminine. Use la reina.
Good to know
Outside Spain, reina often shows up in stories, pageants, and card games more than in local politics. Reina de belleza is a familiar festival phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing costumes for a school play
ChatPal
¿Quieres ser la reina en la obra?
Do you want to be the queen in the play?
You
Sí. La reina tiene un vestido largo.
Yes. The queen has a long dress.
ChatPal
Entonces ustedes practican esa escena.
Then you practice that scene.
You
Empezamos después del recreo.
We'll start after recess.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Queen" in Spanish
Is reina feminine?
Yes. Always la reina.
Queen vs king?
Reina is queen. Rey is king.
Beauty queen?
Reina de belleza.
Card queen?
La reina de corazones, for example.
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