reino
/ˈreino/
The English word 'realm' is translated into Spanish as reino.
Reino is used to describe both physical political territories, such as a kingdom and abstract domains or realms, such as 'el reino de los sueños' (the realm of dreams). Additionally, it is the standard term used in biology to refer to a kingdom, such as 'el reino animal' (the animal kingdom).
Meaning: domain of an abstraction (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word reino literally means 'kingdom'.
Which one should you use?
esfera can also serve as a formal option when referring to a realm or sphere of influence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of reino is reinos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈreino/
Did you know?
- When discussing a professional 'realm' or a specific area of study, Spanish speakers often swap reino for ámbito to sound more academic.
- The word reino descends from the Latin rēgnum, which originally described both the physical land and the actual power of the ruler.
- In Spanish, the word reino is used in the phrase el reino de los cielos to describe the 'kingdom of heaven', blending a physical territory with a spiritual realm.
Examples in context
- entrar al reino de la fantasíaTo enter into the realm of fantasyThis sentence shows how to use reino when referring to the realm of fantasy.
- ¡Soy Miles, principe del reino furro!I'm Miles, Prince of the Furry Realm!This sentence uses reino in a way that identifies a person as a prince of a specific realm.Tatoeba #10202759 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10202761 by DJ_Saidez
- El reino del rey fue aterrorizado por un dragón.The king's realm was terrorized by a dragon.This sentence demonstrates the use of reino to describe a king's territory.Tatoeba #10127536 by DJ_Saidez, translation #5370446 by Hybrid
- Los escritores abordan diferentes temas en su dominio literario.Writers tackle different subjects within their literary realm.
- La tecnología está transformando nuestra esfera laboral.Technology is transforming our professional realm.
- No tengo mucha experiencia en ese mundo.I don't have a lot of experience in that realm.
- ¿En qué campo profesional te gustaría desarrollarte?In which professional realm would you like to develop yourself?
- Me encanta el ámbito de la música.I love the realm of music.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a new science book.
- AlejandroEste libro explora el reino de la física cuántica.This book explores the realm of quantum physics.
- ElenaParece muy complejo para mí, Alejandro.It seems very complex to me, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs fascinante entrar en ese reino abstracto.It is fascinating to enter that abstract realm.
- ElenaTienes razón, Elena quiere aprender más sobre eso.You are right, Elena wants to learn more about that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
