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