boda real
/boda ɾeal/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'royal wedding' is translated into Spanish as boda real.
This phrase is used to describe a marriage ceremony involving a member of a royal family.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun boda (wedding) and the adjective real (royal).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the colloquial and humorous expression Bodorrio Real is sometimes used to refer to an extravagant royal wedding.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because boda is a feminine noun, the definite article used must be la (feminine singular) or las (feminine plural). To express the plural 'royal weddings', both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in bodas reales.
How do you pronounce it?
/boda ɾeal/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word real is a linguistic double agent. It can mean 'royal' as in boda real, but it also means 'real' or 'actual' as in the English 'reality'.
- The word real in boda real shares a common ancestor with the English word 'regal'. Both words trace their history back to the Latin 'rēx', meaning 'king'.
- The word boda specifically refers to the act of marrying, while the celebration itself is often called el enlace, meaning 'the link'.
Examples in context
- La boda real fue un evento magnífico.The royal wedding was a magnificent occasion.This sentence is useful for describing the scale of the event using boda real.Tatoeba #1923343 by marcelostockle, translation #49458 by CM
- Estamos viendo la boda real en la televisión.We are watching the royal wedding on television.
- Todo el mundo habló sobre esa boda real.Everyone talked about that royal wedding.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are watching the news in a cafe.
- Elena¿Viste las imágenes de la boda real?Did you see the images of the royal wedding?
- AlejandroSí, fue una ceremonia impresionante.Yes, it was an impressive ceremony.
- ElenaEl vestido de la novia era hermoso.The bride's dress was beautiful.
- AlejandroRealmente, fue un evento de cuento de hadas.Really, it was a fairy tale event.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boda, real, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
