king

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Hombre que gobierna un país, normalmente como miembro de la familia real.

En inglés sencillo: A man who rules a country, usually as a member of its royal family.

• The king lives in a palace.
• Two kings ruled the country that century.
• Who will become king next?

Cómo se usa: king of somewhere (He became king of the island.)

Sinónimos: monarch, sovereign

Expresiones frecuentes: the king, become king, king of something

rey

Hombre que es el más poderoso, exitoso o hábil en un campo concreto.

En inglés sencillo: A man who is the most powerful, successful, or skilled person in a particular field.

• He is the king of comedy.
• The young designer became fashion’s new king.
• Two rival kings of the industry met yesterday.

Cómo se usa: king of something (They called him the king of comedy.)

Sinónimos: leader, master, chief

Expresiones frecuentes: king of something, comedy king, king of comedy

rey

Pieza principal del ajedrez que hay que proteger y que normalmente avanza una casilla por jugada.

En inglés sencillo: The main chess piece, which must be protected and normally moves one square at a time.

• Move your king one square.
• His king was trapped behind two pawns.
• Can you put my king in check?

Expresiones frecuentes: white king, black king, protect the king

rey

Carta de la baraja que lleva una K y la imagen de un rey.

En inglés sencillo: A playing card marked with K and a picture of a male ruler.

• I drew a king.
• She has two kings in her hand.
• He placed the king of hearts on the table.

Cómo se usa: king of hearts/spades/clubs/diamonds (She played the king of clubs.)

Expresiones frecuentes: king of hearts, king of spades, draw a king

rey, campeón

Forma amistosa de llamar a un hombre al que admiras o quieres animar.

En inglés sencillo: A friendly name for a man you admire or want to encourage.

• You did well, king!
• Thanks for helping me, king.
• Every man who supports his friends is a king.

Sinónimos: champ

Expresiones frecuentes: thanks king, you’re a king, a true king

papel de fumar grande

Papel de tamaño grande usado para liar cigarrillos.

En inglés sencillo: A large cigarette paper used for rolling cigarettes.

• Have you got a king?
• He bought a packet of kings.
• She used a king to roll her cigarette.

Sinónimos: king-size paper

Expresiones frecuentes: a king, packet of kings