Noun plurals: -s / -es
Making nouns plural
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Making nouns plural
Most nouns ending in an unstressed vowel add -s (libro → libros). Many ending in a consonant add -es (árbol → árboles); z changes to c (luz → luces). Some remain unchanged, such as lunes.
Examples in context
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Vowel Endings
Libros adds -s to an unstressed vowel ending.
Tengo dos libros nuevos.
I have two new books.
Consonant Endings
Árbol ends in l and forms its plural with -es.
Los árboles son muy altos.
The trees are very tall.
Common mix-ups
Because 'árbol' ends in a consonant (l), you must add -es instead of just -s.
I really like trees.
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There are three flowers on the table.
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Hay tres flores en la mesa.
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