imperio
empire
noun eem-PEH-ryoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin imperium, from imperare (to command).
Usage Note
Imperio refers both to a political empire and, more broadly, to supreme dominance or sway in any domain (el imperio de la ley). The adjective imperial derives from it, as does the verb imperar ('to prevail, reign').
Examples
"El Imperio Romano duró siglos."
Natural Translation
The Roman Empire lasted centuries.
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