Spanish Conversation · Level 6
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Spanish word
corona
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈɾona/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrown
Example
Encontraron la corona del juguete debajo de la cama.
They found the crown of the toy under the bed.
More examples
Ella colocó la corona de flores sobre la mesa.
She placed the flower crown on the table.
Core concept
Royal diadem placed on a monarch's head.
Common phrases
corona real
royal crown
corona de flores
flower crown
corona dental
dental crown
Similar words
diadema: Narrow decorative band that sits along the hairline to hold or adorn hair.
tiara: Ornate jewel-studded headpiece that sits at the front of the hairline as a decorative crest.
tocado: Decorative accessory worn in the hair or on the head to add ornamentation.
coroneta: Small crown-shaped ornamental headpiece that serves as a miniature decorative crown.
Definition in Spanish
Aro o diadema que simboliza la autoridad o el honor y que se coloca sobre la cabeza en actos ceremoniales.
Word origin
From Latin corona and ultimately from Greek κορώνη meaning a woven garland, whose ring shape explains its extension to royal diadems and other crownlike objects.
Usage tips
- La Corona often refers to the monarchy as an institution, while modifiers or context indicate a literal crown.
Other meanings
- coronanoun
- flower crownnoun
- tooth crownnoun
Related words
- coronarcrownverb
- coronacióncoronationnoun
- coronadocrownedadjective