corona

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒr.ə.nə/ AmE /ˈkɔːr.ə.nə/

noun en → es

1 CROWN [singular] B1

the crown worn by a king, queen, or emperor as a symbol of their power and authority

corona real, diadema

Collocations crown jewels

  • The queen wore her crown at the state opening of Parliament.

    La reina llevaba su corona en la apertura del estado del Parlamento.

2 CIRCLE [singular] B1

a circle or ring, especially one that surrounds something else

anillo, círculo

Collocations corona solar

  • The sun was surrounded by a beautiful corona.

    El sol estaba rodeado por una hermosa corona.

3 VIRUS [singular] B2

the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, which spreads from person to person and can cause serious illness or death

virus SARS-CoV-2

Collocations corona virus

  • Scientists are working to develop a vaccine for the corona virus.

    Los científicos están trabajando para desarrollar una vacuna contra el virus SARS-CoV-2.

4 CROWN OF HEAD [singular] B2

the top part of the head, just below the hairline and above the forehead

caraña, coronilla

Collocations corona de la cabeza

  • She felt a sharp pain in the crown of her head.

    Sintió un dolor agudo en la coronilla.

5 CROWN OF PLANT [singular] B2

the top part of a plant, where the leaves and flowers grow

cima de la planta, corona floral

Collocations corona floral

  • The plant's crown was covered in delicate white flowers.

    La corona de la planta estaba cubierta de delicadas flores blancas.

6 ARCHITECTURAL [singular] C1

the top part of a building or structure, often decorated with carvings or other designs

corona arquitectónica, cornisa

Collocations cornisa de la iglesia

  • The church's corona was adorned with intricate carvings.

    La cornisa de la iglesia estaba adornada con elaborados grabados.

7 GEOGRAPHICAL [singular] C1

a mountain range or chain of islands that surrounds an area, especially a sea or lake

cuerda montañosa, cadena de islas

Collocations corona volcánica

  • The island was surrounded by a volcanic corona.

    La isla estaba rodeada por una corona volcánica.

8 METAPHORICAL [singular] C1

a metaphorical crown or top part, used to describe the most important or central part of something

parte superior, cima

Collocations corona de la sociedad

  • The city's skyline was the crown of its architectural achievements.

    El perfil urbano era la cima de sus logros arquitectónicos.