Meaning
queen
- queen in cards or chess
In a sentence
La regina è arrivata al castello stamattina.
The queen arrived at the castle this morning.
Chi è la regina di questo gioco?
Who is the queen in this game?
La regina saluta la folla dal balcone.
The queen greets the crowd from the balcony.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| regina | feminine · singular |
| regine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Capitalize Regina only in titles or names: la regina Elisabetta, but una regina in general.
- For chess or playing cards, regina is standard; dama is also common, especially for cards and checkers contexts.
- As slang for a gay man, regina is dated or offensive in many contexts; avoid unless quoting or discussing usage.