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Uomo che regna su un paese, di solito appartenente alla famiglia reale.

In inglese semplice: A man who rules a country, usually as a member of its royal family.

• The king lives in a palace.
• Two kings ruled the country that century.
• Who will become king next?

Come si usa: king of somewhere (He became king of the island.)

Sinonimi: monarch, sovereign

Espressioni comuni: the king, become king, king of something

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Uomo che in un certo campo è il più potente, affermato o abile.

In inglese semplice: A man who is the most powerful, successful, or skilled person in a particular field.

• He is the king of comedy.
• The young designer became fashion’s new king.
• Two rival kings of the industry met yesterday.

Come si usa: king of something (They called him the king of comedy.)

Sinonimi: leader, master, chief

Espressioni comuni: king of something, comedy king, king of comedy

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Pezzo principale degli scacchi, da proteggere, che normalmente si muove di una casella alla volta.

In inglese semplice: The main chess piece, which must be protected and normally moves one square at a time.

• Move your king one square.
• His king was trapped behind two pawns.
• Can you put my king in check?

Espressioni comuni: white king, black king, protect the king

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Carta con la lettera K e l’immagine di un re.

In inglese semplice: A playing card marked with K and a picture of a male ruler.

• I drew a king.
• She has two kings in her hand.
• He placed the king of hearts on the table.

Come si usa: king of hearts/spades/clubs/diamonds (She played the king of clubs.)

Espressioni comuni: king of hearts, king of spades, draw a king

grande, campione

Modo amichevole di rivolgersi a un uomo che si ammira o si vuole incoraggiare.

In inglese semplice: A friendly name for a man you admire or want to encourage.

• You did well, king!
• Thanks for helping me, king.
• Every man who supports his friends is a king.

Sinonimi: champ

Espressioni comuni: thanks king, you’re a king, a true king

cartina grande

Foglio sottile di grandi dimensioni usato per arrotolare sigarette.

In inglese semplice: A large cigarette paper used for rolling cigarettes.

• Have you got a king?
• He bought a packet of kings.
• She used a king to roll her cigarette.

Sinonimi: king-size paper

Espressioni comuni: a king, packet of kings