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Queens

[/kwiːnz/]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural)
rainhas
1. Plural of queen; female monarchs or wives of kings
The queens ruled their kingdoms with wisdom.
As rainhas governaram seus reinos com sabedoria.
2. The most powerful piece in chess
In chess, the queens are the most valuable pieces after the king.
No xadrez, as rainhas são as peças mais valiosas depois do rei.
3. A borough of New York City
Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
Queens é um dos cinco distritos da cidade de Nova York.
4. Female playing cards marked with a Q
She drew three queens from the deck.
Ela tirou três damas do baralho.
NYC Slang
Queens (the borough) - often referred to as 'QNS' or simply 'Queens' in local NYC vernacular
Synonyms
monarchssovereignsregnants
Antonyms
kings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rainhas
Standard term for female monarchs
Rio de Janeiro
rainhas
No regional variation; standard usage
São Paulo
rainhas
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
rainhas
Standard term; may also refer to 'damas' in card games

Related Idioms & Phrases

Queen of the castle
Queen bee
Queens' English
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