reigning

• Refere-se a alguém ou algo que atualmente ocupa uma posição de poder, domínio ou campeonato, especialmente em contextos como monarquia ou esportes.

Describes someone or something that is currently holding a position of power, dominance, or championship.

1. Exercising power or authorityB2formal

   Currently holding a position of power, such as a monarch or a champion.

   Reinante

   • The reigning monarch opened the new parliament session.
   • She is the reigning world champion in chess.
   • The reigning government faced a major economic crisis.

   Sinônimosgoverningincumbentruling

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de exercer o poder soberano sobre um país ou povo, ou para dizer que algo é a característica mais marcante ou dominante em uma situação.

A verb used to indicate the act of ruling or exercising sovereign power, or to be the most prominent or dominant feature in a situation.

1. Rule as monarchB2formal

   To hold royal office; to rule as a king or queen.

   Reinar

   • Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years.
   • The king reigned wisely and justly.
   • She reigned over the kingdom for three decades.

   Sinônimosgovernhold swayrule

2. Be predominantC1formal

   To be the most powerful or influential factor in a particular situation.

   Predominar

   • Chaos reigned in the streets after the announcement.
   • Silence reigned in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
   • During the crisis, fear reigned among the population.

   Sinônimosdominatehold swaypredominateprevailrule