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Royal

ˈrɔɪ(ə)l
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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real, regio, realista

Royal meanings in Spanish

real

Example:
The royal family lives in a palace.
La familia real vive en un palacio.
The royal wedding was spectacular.
La boda real fue espectacular.
Usage: formalContext: Referring to monarchy, kings, queens, and related matters.
Note: This is the most common translation of 'royal' in the sense of relating to a monarch or a royal family.

regio

Example:
The royal treatment at the spa was amazing.
El trato regio en el spa fue increíble.
They dined in a royal manner at the banquet.
Cenaron de manera regia en el banquete.
Usage: formalContext: Used to describe something luxurious, grand, or fit for royalty.
Note: This translation of 'royal' is often used in a figurative sense to convey elegance or grandeur.

realista

Example:
She had a royal attitude towards life.
Tenía una actitud realista hacia la vida.
He expects royal treatment wherever he goes.
Él espera un trato realista dondequiera que vaya.
Usage: informalContext: Referring to a practical, down-to-earth approach or mindset.
Note: In this context, 'realista' can mean practical or realistic, not necessarily associated with royalty.

Royal's synonyms

regal

Regal describes something that is characteristic of or fit for a monarch or royalty, conveying a sense of elegance and dignity.
Example: The regal procession made its way through the city.
Note: Regal is often used to describe the appearance, behavior, or qualities associated with royalty, similar to royal.

majestic

Majestic refers to something grand, impressive, or beautiful in a way that inspires awe and admiration, often associated with royalty or grandeur.
Example: The majestic palace stood tall against the backdrop of the mountains.
Note: Majestic emphasizes grandeur and splendor, often in a natural or architectural context, whereas royal is more directly linked to monarchy or kingship.

kingly

Kingly pertains to qualities or characteristics befitting a king, such as power, authority, or magnificence.
Example: He possessed a kingly presence that commanded respect from all around him.
Note: Kingly specifically refers to qualities associated with a king, highlighting attributes like authority and dignity, whereas royal has a broader application to all members of a royal family.

imperial

Imperial relates to an empire or an emperor, suggesting supreme authority, power, or dominance.
Example: The imperial crown symbolized the ruler's authority over the vast empire.
Note: Imperial is more closely tied to emperors and empires, emphasizing authority and control over vast territories, while royal is generally associated with kings and queens within a monarchy.

Royal expressions, common phrases

Royal treatment

To give someone special or excellent treatment, as if they were a member of royalty.
Example: She received the royal treatment at the spa, with massages, facials, and a luxurious bath.
Note: The phrase focuses on luxurious or special treatment rather than actual royalty.

Royal family

The family of a king, queen, prince, or princess; the ruling family in a monarchy.
Example: The royal family appeared on the balcony to greet the crowd.
Note: Refers specifically to the family of a monarch.

Royal blood

Refers to being descended from or related to a royal family; used to imply high social status or superiority.
Example: She believed that her royal bloodline gave her a sense of entitlement.
Note: Focuses on the lineage or heritage of being related to royalty.

Royal decree

An official order or decision issued by a monarch or sovereign.
Example: The king issued a royal decree declaring a national holiday.
Note: A formal order issued by a monarch, carrying legal weight.

Royal flush

In poker, a hand containing the cards of the highest rank (10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace) in the same suit.
Example: He won the poker game with a royal flush, holding the highest-ranking cards in the deck.
Note: A specific poker term referring to a powerful hand, not directly related to royalty.

Royal pardon

An official forgiveness or exemption from punishment granted by a monarch or sovereign.
Example: The prisoner received a royal pardon and was released from jail.
Note: A pardon granted by a monarch, indicating clemency or mercy.

Royal wedding

A wedding ceremony involving a member of a royal family, often with elaborate traditions and ceremonies.
Example: The entire country celebrated the royal wedding, watching it on television.
Note: Refers to a wedding involving royalty, typically attracting public attention and interest.

Royal everyday (slang) expressions

Royal pain

Used to describe something or someone annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with.
Example: Dealing with this broken printer is a royal pain in the neck.
Note: The slang term 'Royal pain' uses 'royal' to emphasize the severity or significance of the annoyance or trouble.

Royal mess

Refers to a situation or place that is extremely untidy, chaotic, or disorganized.
Example: After the party, the living room was left in a royal mess.
Note: The slang term 'Royal mess' suggests a level of disorder or chaos that is above normal or expected.

Royal pain in the neck

Similar to 'Royal pain,' it describes something or someone extremely annoying or bothersome.
Example: My neighbor's dog barking all night is a royal pain in the neck.
Note: Adding 'in the neck' further emphasizes the level of annoyance or frustration experienced.

Royal runaround

Means to be given a series of unhelpful or misleading responses instead of a direct answer or solution.
Example: The customer service department gave me the royal runaround when I tried to get a refund.
Note: Using 'Royal' here implies a deliberate or intentional effort to complicate or prolong the process.

Royal flop

Refers to something, such as a performance or event, that is a complete failure or disaster.
Example: The new movie was a royal flop at the box office.
Note: The term 'Royal flop' suggests a significant or notable failure.

Royal pain in the backside

Similar to 'Royal pain,' it emphasizes something extremely irritating or troublesome.
Example: Dealing with this software glitch is a royal pain in the backside.
Note: The addition of 'in the backside' serves as a euphemism for a more intense annoyance.

Royally messed up

Indicates a significant or major error, mistake, or failure.
Example: I royally messed up my presentation by forgetting the main points.
Note: 'Royally' adds emphasis to the degree of error or failure made, suggesting a grand or serious blunder.

Royal - Examples

The royal family attended the ceremony.
La familia real asistió a la ceremonia.
The queen's royal duties include attending state events.
Los deberes reales de la reina incluyen asistir a eventos estatales.
The prince's fenséges attire caught everyone's attention.
La vestimenta del príncipe fenséges llamó la atención de todos.

Royal grammar

Royal - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: royal
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): royal
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): royals
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): royal
Syllables, Separation and Stress
royal Contains 2 syllables: roy • al
Phonetic transcription: ˈrȯi(-ə)l
roy al , ˈrȯi( ə)l (The red syllable is stressed)

Royal - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
royal: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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