¡sí, reina!
/ˈsi ˈreina/word by word
The English phrase 'yes, queen!' is translated into Spanish as ¡sí, reina!
¡sí, reina! is an enthusiastic expression used to cheer on someone or show strong approval. While it is a direct way to say 'yes, queen!', other variations exist depending on your intent. For example, you might use ¡Claro que sí, Reina! to say 'Of course, Queen!' with extra emphasis or the colloquial ¡Dale, Reina! to mean 'Go for it, Queen!' as a way to provide encouragement. In Mexico, if you want to praise someone's achievements in an informal setting, the slang term Chingona is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the slang term Chingona is specifically used to praise someone's achievements in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsi ˈreina/
Did you know?
- The word reina is a distant cousin to the English word 'right' through the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to rule' or 'to direct'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a friend reina is a common term of endearment that doesn't always require the 'yes' for approval, similar to how 'honey' or 'dear' is used.
Examples in context
- ¡Sí, reina!Yes, queen!
Example conversation
Sofía tells Alejandro about her new promotion at work.
- Sofía¡Alejandro, me dieron el ascenso!Alejandro, I got the promotion!
- Alejandro¡Sí, reina! Sabía que lo lograrías.Yes, queen! I knew you would do it.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por creer en mí.Thank you so much for believing in me.
- AlejandroTe lo mereces todo, Sofía.You deserve it all, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sí, reina) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reina, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
