Reyes in english
pronunciation: kɪŋz part of speech: noun
rey = king.
Example: If only every chair could be a throne and hold a king or a queen.more:
» a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury ; the lap of comfort .
Example: Sedition is bred in the lap of luxury and its chosen emissaries are the beggared spendthrift and the impoverished libertine. Example: You can transform yourself completely through such luxury holidays where you can roll in the lap of comfort and enjoy each moment like never before.» como un rey = royally ; regally .
Example: It was all very beautiful and I was treated royally. Example: As they turned a corner they almost bumped into a man dressed very regally.» deporte rey, el = king of sports, the .
Example: Horse racing may be the sport of kings, but soccer is the king of sports.» día de los Reyes Magos, el = Epiphany, the .
Example: The author comments on the Piero's representation of the Epiphany in which a braying ass joins two singing angels, forming a trio to complement three angelic musicians.» digno de (un) rey = fit for a king .
Example: One model in particular caught my eye: a sleigh fit for a king -- literally!.» en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind [Situación en la que una persona que no sabe lleva a otra que tampoco] ; in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king ; in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king ; in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king .
Example: I'm trying to help a friend with this software, but I'm afraid it's a case of the blind leading the blind. Example: Another less talked about reason for the strength in the dollar right now is as the old saying goes 'In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king'. Example: As the saying goes, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Example: As the old saying goes, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.» hablando del rey de Roma(, por la puerta asoma) = speak of the devil ; talk of the devil .
Example: Speak of the devil, we were just talking about him before he came in the room. Example: The book is entitled 'Talk of the devil'.» llevar una vida de rey = lead + the life of Riley .
Example: I took longer that most to mature and married later in life having led the life of Riley until I was close to 36.» los (Tres) Reyes Magos = the three Wise Men .
Example: The festival ended with Epiphany on 6 January which traditionally was the day when the three Wise Men came to visit Jesus.» mi rey = muffin .
Example: 'Hi Muffin,' he said tiredly.» nombrar rey = enthrone ; crown .
Example: Modern life 'enthrones reason over impulse'. Example: Duc was dethroned three days after he was crowned, he was then jailed and died seven days later of starvation.» vivir a cuerpo de rey = live like + a king ; live in + the lap of luxury ; live like + a lord ; live + the life of Riley ; lead + the life of Riley .
Example: This is a country where the ruler lives like a king while the citizens live like beggers do. Example: Leading 'a dog's life' has taken on an entirely new meaning for some of today's lucky canines who live in the lap of luxury. Example: Even in central London you can live like a lord, and at a fraction of the cost of a five-star hotel. Example: I'm just watching a documentary about such parasites sponging off the state and living the life of Riley. Example: I took longer that most to mature and married later in life having led the life of Riley until I was close to 36.» vivir como un rey = live like + a king ; live like + a lord ; live in + the lap of luxury ; live + the life of Riley ; lead + the life of Riley .
Example: This is a country where the ruler lives like a king while the citizens live like beggers do. Example: Even in central London you can live like a lord, and at a fraction of the cost of a five-star hotel. Example: Leading 'a dog's life' has taken on an entirely new meaning for some of today's lucky canines who live in the lap of luxury. Example: I'm just watching a documentary about such parasites sponging off the state and living the life of Riley. Example: I took longer that most to mature and married later in life having led the life of Riley until I was close to 36.