regio

royal

adjective REH-joh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'regius', from 'rex' (king).

Also means

regal

Usage Note

Regio is a formal or historical adjective meaning 'royal' or 'pertaining to the king'. It appears in historical names such as il Regio Teatro or il Regio Esercito (the Royal Army, pre-Republic). In modern Italian it is rare in everyday speech; reale is the common adjective for 'royal' in contemporary contexts.

Examples

"Il palazzo regio fu costruito nel Settecento."

Natural Translation

The royal palace was built in the eighteenth century.

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