monarca
/moˈnaɾka/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for monarch is monarca.
monarca is a noun used to refer to a ruler.
Meaning: ruler (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word monarca can be used as both a masculine and feminine noun. To specify a male monarch, use the masculine article el monarca. To specify a female monarch, use the feminine article la monarca.
How do you pronounce it?
/moˈnaɾka/
Did you know?
- Beyond royalty, monarca is the Spanish name for the Monarch butterfly. These insects are famous for their massive migration from Canada and the US to Mexico.
- Because monarca is a common noun, it is not capitalized in Spanish unless it starts a sentence, even when referring to a specific, famous king or queen.
- The word monarca is derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'alone' and 'ruler'. This emphasizes the concept of a single person holding absolute power.
Examples in context
- El monarca tiene seis hijos.The monarch has six sons.This sentence shows how to use monarca when discussing the children of a monarch.Tatoeba #3108800 by marcelostockle, translation #12951092 by araneo
- El monarca debe asistir al funeral.The monarch is supposed to attend the funeral.This sentence uses monarca to describe an obligation regarding a funeral.Tatoeba #1338649 by marcelostockle, translation #237719 by CM
- Bulgaria es el único país de Europa en el que un antiguo monarca ha sido elegido primer ministro.Bulgaria is the only country in Europe where a former monarch has been elected prime minister.This sentence uses monarca to describe a former ruler who became a prime minister.Tatoeba #853225 by Encanna, translation #830311 by ednorog
- El monarca dio un importante discurso en su cumpleaños.The monarch gave an important speech on his birthday.
- El soberano anunció medidas para fortalecer la economía del reino.The sovereign announced measures to strengthen the kingdom's economy.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a history documentary.
- Mateo¿Viste el documental sobre el monarca?Did you see the documentary about the monarch?
- SofíaSí, la historia de la monarca es fascinante.Yes, the story of the female monarch is fascinating.
- MateoElla era una monarca muy inteligente.She was a very intelligent female monarch.
- SofíaEs cierto, su legado es impresionante.It is true, her legacy is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monarch” translations and entries monarca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries monarca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
