monarquía
English meaning: Monarchy
Spanish Definition
(Español)Un sistema de gobierno con un jefe de Estado hereditario (rey o reina). España es una monarquía parlamentaria constitucional.
English Definition
A system of government with a hereditary head of state (king or queen). Spain is a constitutional parliamentary monarchy — King Felipe VI reigns but does not rule. The restoration of democracy under King Juan Carlos I after Franco's death is a celebrated example of a monarchy facilitating democratic transition. Spain's monarchy has both championed and survived democratic governance.
Example
“El rey Juan Carlos I jugó un papel crucial en la transición democrática española.”
In English: “King Juan Carlos I played a crucial role in Spain's democratic transition.”
Synonyms
- reino
- realeza
Antonyms / Opposites
- república
- democracia directa
Literary Heritage
“Que el mayor bien del hombre es la libertad.”
“That man's greatest good is freedom.”
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