reino animal, vegetal (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
Part of Speech
Noun phrase.
Phonetic Transcription
reino animal: /ˈreino aniˈmal/
reino vegetal: /ˈreino ˈbeʝetal/
Use in the Spanish Language
These phrases are used in Spanish to refer to the animal and plant kingdoms, respectively. They are commonly found in written materials such as biology textbooks, scientific articles, and educational resources. The phrases are more frequently used in written contexts than in oral speech.
Example Sentences
El reino animal incluye mamíferos, aves, reptiles, peces e invertebrados. (The animal kingdom includes mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates.)
En el reino vegetal, las plantas realizan la fotosíntesis para producir su alimento. (In the plant kingdom, plants perform photosynthesis to produce their food.)
Idiomatic Expressions
Expressions with "reino"
Vivir en un reino de fantasía - to live in a fantasy world
Ser el rey del reino - to be the most important or powerful person in a group
Reinar en su propio reino - to have control or power over a specific area
Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions
No puedes vivir siempre en un reino de fantasía. (You can't always live in a fantasy world.)
Desde que ascendió en la empresa, actúa como si fuera el rey del reino. (Since he got promoted in the company, he acts like he is the king of the castle.)
En su taller, reina en su propio reino, decidiendo cada aspecto del trabajo. (In his workshop, he rules his own kingdom, deciding every aspect of the work.)
Etymology
The word "reino" comes from the Latin "regnum," meaning "kingdom" or "reign."
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: dominio (domain), monarquía (monarchy), imperio (empire)