acróbatas
/akɾobatas/from spelling rules
The English word "acrobats" is translated into Spanish as acróbatas.
How does it change in a sentence?
acróbatas is the plural form used for both masculine and feminine groups of acrobats. The singular form of this word is acróbata.
How do you pronounce it?
/akɾobatas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase hacer acrobacias can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is going to extreme lengths or performing 'mental gymnastics' to justify a lie.
- In Spanish, the word acróbata is a common-gender noun, meaning the word itself doesn't change whether the acrobat is a man or a woman. Only the article changes, such as el acróbata for a man and la acróbata for a woman.
- While acróbatas refers to the performers, the art of acrobatics is called acrobacia. In Spanish, acrobacias is often used colloquially to describe any impressive or daring feat, even if it is not athletic.
Examples in context
- Los acróbatas son asombrosos.Acrobats are amazing.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of the acróbatas.Tatoeba #13268206 by Eremon, translation #6947389 by Hybrid
- Los acróbatas son muy ágiles.Acrobats are very agile.This sentence is useful for describing the agility of the acróbatas.Tatoeba #13268210 by Eremon, translation #6947400 by Hybrid
- El circo contaba con talentosos acróbatas.The circus featured a talented acrobats.This sentence is useful for mentioning the acróbatas that were part of a circus.Tatoeba #13268229 by Eremon, translation #11958725 by Amastan
- Los acróbatas demostraron su destreza en el circoThe acrobats demonstrated their skill in the circus
- Los acróbatas realizaron acrobacias impresionantes durante el espectáculo de circo.The acrobats performed breathtaking stunts during the circus show.
- Siempre he admirado la agilidad y destreza de los acróbatas.I have always admired the agility and skill of acrobats.
- Los acróbatas del circo dejaron al público impresionado con su increíble actuaciónThe circus's acrobats left the audience in awe with their incredible performance.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are watching a street performance.
- Lucía¿Viste a los acróbatas de la plaza?Did you see the acrobats from the plaza?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, son increíbles.Yes, Lucía, they are incredible.
- LucíaMe encanta ver a los acróbatas trabajar.I love watching the acrobats work.
- AlejandroA mí también me parecen muy valientes.I also think they seem very brave.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
