dragones
/dɾaɡones/from spelling rules
The English word "dragons" is translated into Spanish as dragones.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is dragón, which carries an accent on the final syllable. When forming the plural dragones, the accent on the final syllable of dragón is dropped.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾaɡones/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word dragón is a cognate of the English word 'dragon', both descending from the Greek drákōn, meaning 'sharp-sighted'.
- In some old Spanish texts, the word dragón was used to describe a specific type of heavy, long-barreled firearm or cannon used in early warfare.
- The word dragón shares a root with the Spanish word drago, which is a type of tree known as the dragon tree because its sap is bright red.
Examples in context
- Mata a los dragones.Kill the dragons.Tatoeba #13833866 by Seael, translation #6106373 by mailohilohi
- Los dragones son guay.Dragons are cool.Tatoeba #7891988 by Seael, translation #7891983 by Hybrid
- ¿Son reales los dragones?Are dragons real?Tatoeba #9452755 by ignacio, translation #4124544 by Hybrid
- Los dragones son seres mitológicos.Dragons are mythological beings.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are browsing a bookstore.
- JavierMe encantan las historias de dragones.I love stories about dragons.
- SofíaA mí también, son fascinantes.Me too, they are fascinating.
- Javier¿Ves ese libro sobre dragones?Do you see that book about dragons?
- SofíaSí, tiene una portada muy bonita.Yes, it has a very beautiful cover.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
