a rey muerto, rey puesto

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, at [the time of a] dead king, king put in position.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a ˌrei ˌmweɾto | ˌrei ˈpwesto/ [a ˌrei̯ ˌmweɾ.t̪o | ˌrei̯ ˈpwes.t̪o]
  • Syllabification: a rey muer‧to, rey pues‧to

Phrase[edit]

a rey muerto, rey puesto

  1. the king is dead, long live the king
  2. out with the old, in with the new