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reigns
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verb/noun
reina
1.
(verb) To hold royal office; to be a monarch
The queen reigns over the kingdom.
A rainha reina sobre o reino.
2.
(verb) To be predominant or prevalent
Chaos reigns in the streets.
O caos reina nas ruas.
3.
(noun, plural) Periods of rule by a monarch
During the reigns of several kings, the country prospered.
Durante os reinados de vários reis, o país prosperou.
Synonyms
rules
governs
prevails
dominates
Antonyms
abdicates
surrenders
yields
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reina
Standard usage for both verb and noun forms
São Paulo
reina
Standard usage
Portugal
reina
Standard usage, more formal context
Related Idioms & Phrases
reigns supreme
reign of terror
during someone's reign
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