hermosa reina
/eɾmosa ɾeina/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful queen" is translated into Spanish as hermosa reina.
This phrase is used to describe a female monarch who is physically attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, placing the adjective hermosa before the noun reina adds a more poetic, literary or formal tone to the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmosa ɾeina/
Did you know?
- While hermosa reina sounds poetic, in many Spanish-speaking countries, calling a woman reina is a common, informal way to address a close friend or even a stranger, similar to 'honey' or 'darling'.
- The word reina is a cognate of the English word 'regal', both descending from the same ancient root meaning 'to direct' or 'to rule'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, if you call someone a reina with a specific tone, it can move from being a compliment to sounding patronizing or condescending, much like 'sweetie'.
Examples in context
- La hermosa reina recibió elogios por su elegancia y benevolencia.The beautiful queen received praise for her elegance and benevolence.
- Eres mi bella reina y siempre te amaré incondicionalmente.You are my beautiful queen, and I will always love you unconditionally.
- Ella es una hermosa reina.She is a beautiful queen.
- La hermosa reina llegó al palacio.The beautiful queen arrived at the palace.
- Vimos a la hermosa reina en el desfile.We saw the beautiful queen in the parade.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a painting in a museum.
- SofíaMira este cuadro de la hermosa reina.Look at this painting of the beautiful queen.
- DanielEs verdad, es muy elegante.It's true, she is very elegant.
- SofíaParece una hermosa reina de verdad.She looks like a truly beautiful queen.
- DanielEl artista hizo un gran trabajo.The artist did a great job.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
