a rey muerto, rey puesto

Spanish

Etymology

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

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

Phrase

a rey muerto, rey puesto

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