reyes del hogar: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialneutral
  • Literal: persons regarded as the principal figures or authorities within a household, often used humorously or affectionately to denote those who 'rule' the home.

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  • Los abuelos son considerados los reyes del hogar porque siempre reciben un trato especial y cariño en la familia.

    Grandparents are considered the kings of the household because they always receive special treatment and affection in the family.

  • En casa de los Martínez, los niños son los reyes del hogar y disfrutan de muchas libertades y mimos.

    In the Martínez household, the children are the kings of the home and enjoy many freedoms and pampering.

  • Se dice que las mascotas son los reyes del hogar, ya que todos se preocupan por su bienestar y comodidad.

    It is said that pets are the kings of the household since everyone cares about their well-being and comfort.

  • En la reunión familiar, bromeamos diciendo que los abuelos son los reyes del hogar porque siempre deciden qué hacer.

    At the family gathering, we joked that grandparents are the kings of the home because they always decide what to do.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialhumorous
  • Figurative: people who dominate domestic life or enjoy special privileges at home, used ironically to criticize or tease their perceived dominance or pampering.

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  • Mis primos son los reyes del hogar cuando visitan a mis tíos; les consienten demasiado y se salen con la suya.

    My cousins are the kings of the household when they visit my uncles; they are spoiled too much and get their way.

  • No soporto que se comporten como reyes del hogar solo porque son los hijos mayores; todos deben colaborar igualmente.

    I can't stand that they act like kings of the household just because they are the eldest children; everyone should contribute equally.

  • Aunque sean los reyes del hogar, no deberían abusar de su posición para evitar conflictos familiares.

    Even if they are the kings of the household, they shouldn't abuse their position to avoid family conflicts.