reglas
/reɡlas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "rules" is reglas.
reglas is the standard and most common translation for 'rules' in formal settings.
Which one should you use?
While reglas is the standard term, you may encounter normas to refer to rules in more official or formal contexts. Additionally, pautas can be used as a synonym for 'rules' in formal contexts, especially regarding established procedures.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is regla. Because the noun is feminine, the definite article used for "the rules" must be the feminine plural las, resulting in las reglas.
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡlas/
Did you know?
- In a medical or biological context, regla is a common euphemism for a woman's menstrual period. This can lead to confusion if someone discusses 'the rules' in a health setting.
- The word regla also translates to 'ruler' as in the measuring tool. This is because both a measuring tool and a legal rule provide a straight, fixed standard.
- While English uses 'ruler' for both a person who governs and a tool for measuring, Spanish distinguishes them: a person who rules is un gobernante, whereas the measuring tool is a regla.
Examples in context
- Tom odia las reglas.Tom hates the rules.This sentence shows how to express hating the rules using reglas.Tatoeba #728066 by Shishir, translation #681146 by Source_VOA
- Esas son las reglas.Those are the rules.This sentence demonstrates how to state that something constitutes the rules using reglas.Tatoeba #4329467 by pchamorro, translation #2548141 by CK
- Ella odia las reglas.She hates rules.This sentence shows how to express hating rules in a general sense using reglas.Tatoeba #5834069 by albrusgher, translation #4403931 by space_badger
- El cumplimiento de las reglas es obligatorio en esta institución.Compliance with the rules is mandatory in this institution.
- Por favor, sigan las normas establecidas durante la conferencia.Please follow the established rules during the conference.
- Las pautas del manual deben ser seguidas al pie de la letra.The guidelines in the manual must be followed precisely.
- No te olvides de las reglas del juego.Don't forget about the rules of the game.
- Las normas de la casa son claras, ¡nada de zapatos en el sofá!The house rules are clear, no shoes on the couch!
- 176 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a board game cafe.
- Javier¿Cuáles son las reglas?What are the rules?
- ElenaTe las explico ahora, Javier.I will explain them to you now, Javier.
- JavierParecen complicadas.They seem complicated.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, son fáciles.Don't worry, they are easy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
