What is the Spanish word for "rule"?

Learn how to say "rule" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rule

Spanish

regla

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Alternative translations of "rule"

norma
ley
mandato
principio

Examples of how to use "rule" in Spanish

English
You must follow every rule in the game.
Spanish
Debes seguir todas las reglas del juego.
English
The first rule is to be kind.
Spanish
La primera regla es ser amable.
English
She broke the rule by arriving late.
Spanish
Ella rompió la regla al llegar tarde.
English
This rule applies to everyone here.
Spanish
Esta regla se aplica a todos aquí.
English
He questioned the rule during class.
Spanish
Él cuestionó la regla durante la clase.

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