rey demonio
/rei demonjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "demon king" is translated into Spanish as rey demonio.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the demon king", you can add the masculine definite article to get el rey demonio. If the subject is female, the feminine form is reina demonio.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a demonio can actually be a compliment, suggesting the person is mischievous, clever or exceptionally energetic.
- In Spanish folklore, a demonio is often distinguished from el Diablo, with the latter specifically referring to the singular ruler of Hell.
- The word demonio comes from the Greek daimónion, which was originally a diminutive of a word meaning 'divine power' or 'god'.
Examples in context
- ¿Viste al rey demonio en el juego?Did you see the demon king in the game?
- Necesitamos derrotar al rey demonio.We need to defeat the demon king.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a fantasy video game.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿ya venciste al rey demonio?Daniel, have you defeated the demon king yet?
- DanielNo, todavía es demasiado difícil.No, it is still too difficult.
- SofíaYo te ayudaré con la batalla.I will help you with the battle.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofía, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demonio, rey, CC BY-SA 4.0.
