royal

BrE /ˈrəʊ.ɪəl/ AmE /ˈroʊ.ɪəl/

adjective en → es

1 KING/QUEEN B2

relating to a king or queen, or the family of a king or queen

real, de la realeza

  • a royal family
  • the royal palace

Collocations royal family · royal wedding

  • The royal couple will visit the city next week.

    La pareja real visitará la ciudad la próxima semana.

2 PRINCE/PRINCESS B2

relating to a prince or princess, or the family of a prince or princess

real, de la realeza

  • a royal child
  • the royal court

Collocations royal children · royal court

  • The prince and princess are expected to attend the event.

    Se espera que el príncipe y la princesa asistan al evento.

3 HONOR C1

very important or special, especially in a way that shows respect for someone of high rank or position

digno de honor, importante

  • a royal occasion
  • royal treatment

Collocations royal welcome · royal treatment

  • The guests received a royal welcome.

    Los invitados recibieron una bienvenida digna de honor.

4 CROWN B2

relating to the crown or the right to be king or queen

de la corona, del trono

  • a royal claim
  • the royal succession

Collocations royal claim · royal succession

  • He has a strong royal claim to the throne.

    Tiene un fuerte derecho al trono.

5 CEREMONY B2

relating to an official ceremony or event in a royal family

de la ceremonia, oficial

  • a royal ceremony
  • royal celebrations

Collocations royal ceremony · royal celebrations

  • The royal wedding will be broadcast live.

    La boda real se transmitirá en vivo.

6 COUNTRY B2

relating to a country that is ruled by a king or queen, or the people of such a country

de un país real, del reino

  • a royal nation
  • the royal people

Collocations royal nation · royal people

  • The royal family is loved by the people.

    La familia real es querida por el pueblo.

7 FLAG B2

relating to a flag that represents a country ruled by a king or queen

de la bandera, nacional

  • a royal flag
  • the royal emblem

Collocations royal flag · royal emblem

  • The royal flag was flying high.

    La bandera real ondeaba alta.

8 CITY B2

relating to a city that has special status or privileges because of its connection with the royal family

de la ciudad, privilegiada

  • a royal city
  • the royal town

Collocations royal city · royal town

  • The royal city is known for its historic buildings.

    La ciudad real es conocida por sus edificios históricos.