trono
throne
noun TROH-noh Less Common
Origin: From Greek thronos, 'seat, chair'.
Usage Note
Trono is used both literally (a royal seat) and figuratively (subir al trono = to ascend to the throne). The phrase heredero al trono ('heir to the throne') is standard across formal registers.
Examples
"El rey se sentó en su trono de oro."
Natural Translation
The king sat on his golden throne.
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