reina
neutral, Cuba
A queen in Spanish is reina, in Cuba too. Cubans also say mi reina as a loving word for a woman, a girl or a friend.
Meaning: female monarch or endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| reina | neutral, Cuba |
| mi reina | affectionate |
For a real queen, use la reina, as in la reina Isabel. In casual talk mi reina is a friendly way to address a woman.
Which one should you use?
As an endearment, reina is warm and not formal. Use it with people who are close to you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The male version rey means king.
Did you know?
- Reina works as an endearment in many parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- La reina saludó al pueblo.The queen greeted the people.
- Hola, mi reina, ¿cómo estás?Hi, my dear, how are you?
- Ella es la reina del baile.She is the queen of the dance.
Example conversation
Fernando greets his aunt Alicia at a family party in Havana.
- FernandoHola, tía, ¿cómo estás?Hi, auntie, how are you?
- AliciaBien, mi reina, ¿y tú?Fine, my dear, and you?
- FernandoMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thanks.
