rey del hogar: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalneutral
  • A person regarded as the head or principal authority of a household, often used to describe the primary decision-maker at home.

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  • Mi padre siempre ha sido el rey del hogar, tomando las decisiones importantes y cuidando a la familia.

    My father has always been the head of the household, making important decisions and taking care of the family.

  • En esa casa, la abuela es considerada la reina y el rey del hogar por su sabiduría y autoridad moral.

    In that house, the grandmother is considered the queen and head of the household for her wisdom and moral authority.

  • Aunque es joven, Pedro es el rey del hogar porque es quien administra las finanzas familiares con eficiencia.

    Although he's young, Pedro is the head of the household because he manages the family finances efficiently.

  • La figura del rey del hogar ha cambiado mucho con el tiempo, ahora se valora más la igualdad en las tareas domésticas.

    The figure of the head of the household has changed a lot over time; now equality in household tasks is more valued.

• 2.

  Generalinformalironical
  • A sarcastic or ironic label for someone who expects special treatment at home or behaves as if they rule the household, despite not having formal authority.

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  • Mi hermano se cree el rey del hogar, pero en realidad todos sabemos que mamá es quien manda.

    My brother acts like the king of the house, but actually, we all know mom is the one in charge.

  • No lo tomes en serio cuando dice que es el rey del hogar; solo está bromeando porque quiere que le hagan caso.

    Don't take it seriously when he says he's the king of the house; he's just joking because he wants attention.

  • Aunque es el rey del hogar en su mente, no se responsabiliza de ninguna tarea doméstica ni decisiones importantes.

    Although he's the king of the house in his mind, he doesn't take responsibility for any household tasks or important decisions.