Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
monarca
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈnaɾka/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)monarch
Example
¿Quién es el monarca de este país?
Who is the monarch of this country?
More examples
El monarca saludó a la multitud desde el balcón.
The monarch greeted the crowd from the balcony.
Core concept
Head of state with supreme authority in a kingdom.
Common phrases
el monarca reinante
the reigning monarch
la familia del monarca
the monarch's family
el monarca constitucional
the constitutional monarch
Similar words
rey: Male monarch who occupies the throne and rules a kingdom.
soberano: Ruler who possesses the supreme authority or sovereignty of a state.
gobernante: Person who governs a country or region, holding political authority.
emperador: Monarch titled emperor who rules over an empire or multiple territories.
Definition in Spanish
Título o dignidad que identifica a quien posee la autoridad máxima en un reino o Estado monárquico, por ejemplo rey o reina.
Word origin
From Greek monárkhēs ('one ruler', from mono 'one' + arkhē 'rule') via Latin monarcha into Spanish monarca.
Usage tips
- The word monarca has the same form for men and women, so use el monarca or la monarca to match the person's gender.