Spanish plural nouns
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Sign up for freeThe Spanish plural form is formed by adding an -s or -es to the noun ending. The definite articles which indicate the plural form are los for the masculine and las for the feminine.
| Singular nouns endings | Plural nouns endings | Singular form | Plural form |
|---|---|---|---|
| vowel | -s | El gato (cat) | Los gatos (cats) |
| consonant | -es | El reloj (clock) | Los relojes (clocks) |
| -z | -ces | El lápiz (pencil) | Los lápices (pencil) |
-í -ú | -s -es | El jabalí (wild boar) El tabú (taboo) | Los jabalís / Los jabalíes (wild boars) Los tabús / Los tabúes (taboos) |
Nouns with the accent mark on the last syllable lose the accent mark.
Examples:
- El colchón / Los colchones (mattress / mattresses)
- La inglesa / Las inglesas (Englishwoman / Englishwomen)
Lesson outline
HideIrregular plural nouns
When it comes to the plural form, there are some irregular group of words:
- days of the week ending in -s
- compound words
- invariable plural nouns
- parts of the body / items of personal hygiene / clothing
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1. Days of the week ending in -s
The los form of the definite article identifies the plural form of all the days of the week ending in -s.
Examples:
- El lunes / Los lunes (Monday / Mondays)
- El martes / Los martes (Tuesday / Tuesdays)
- El miércoles / Los miércoles (Wednesday / Wednesdays)
- El jueves / Los jueves (Thursday / Thursdays)
- El viernes / Los viernes (Friday / Fridays)
2. Compound words
For compouns words, the plural ending has to be added only to the first element.
Example:
El coche cama / Los coches cama (sleeping car / sleeping cars)
3. Invariable plural nouns
Some Spanish nouns are always plural.
Examples:
- Las afueras (the outskirts)
- Las gafas (eyeglasses)
- Las vacaciones (holiday)
4. Parts of the body / items of personal hygiene / clothing
Unlike English, when referring to parts of the body, items of personal hygiene and clothing, you should use the singular form in statements such as the following ones:
Lavaos la cara! (Wash your faces!)
Se ponen la falda. (They put on their skirts.)