Definitions
1. (Domino Effect) (General)
Reign – (To hold a position of power or dominance, often for a specific period of time.)
— The new ruler will reign for the next five years.
Synonyms for Reign
government – el gobierno 🔊
dominion – el dominio 🔊
power – el poder 🔊
leadership – el liderazgo 🔊
hegemony – la hegemonía 🔊
empire – el imperio 🔊
Antonyms for Reign
tyranny – el despotismo 🔊
subordination – la subordinación 🔊
weak leadership – un liderazgo débil 🔊
foreign domination – la dominación extranjera 🔊
rebellion – la revuelta 🔊
Examples of Reign
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The queen will reign for the next decade. | La reina gobernará durante la próxima década. |
| He has been the CEO for the past five years and will reign until next year. | Ha sido el CEO durante los últimos cinco años yará hasta el próximo año. |
| The empire will reign supreme for centuries. | El imperio gobernará supremo durante siglos. |
| She has reigned supreme as the queen of pop music. | Ha reino supremo como la reina de la música pop. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “The king is dead, long live the king” | “El rey ha muerto, ¡viva el rey!” |
| “Actium has been removed, and Brutus will reign supreme.” | “Actium ha sido derrocado, y Bruto reinará supremo.” |
| “The reign of terror has ended.” | “La época de terror ha terminado.” |
Word of the Day
Reign – to hold a position of power or dominance, often for a specific period of time.