forma plural
/foɾma pluɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "plural form" is translated into Spanish as forma plural.
The phrase forma plural is used to refer to the grammatical version of a word used when indicating there is more than one of something.
What does it mean word for word?
forma plural is composed of the noun forma (form) and the adjective plural (plural).
How do you pronounce it?
/foɾma pluɾal/
Did you know?
- Some Spanish words can change their meaning entirely when they move from a singular to a forma plural, such as bien meaning 'well' and bienes meaning 'assets' or 'goods'.
- Spanish allows for the 'plural of majesty', where a monarch uses the forma plural to refer to themselves in the first person.
- Spanish has words that only exist in the forma plural, such as víveres for 'provisions' or 'supplies'.
Examples in context
- Los libros son interesantes.The books are interesting.
- Tengo dos casas.I have two houses.
- Esta palabra tiene una forma plural.This word has a plural form.
- Escribe la forma plural de cada sustantivo.Write the plural form of each noun.
- No entiendo la forma plural de este adjetivo.I don't understand the plural form of this adjective.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are studying Spanish grammar together.
- Alejandro¿Cómo es la forma plural de 'luz'?What is the plural form of 'luz'?
- SofíaSe escribe 'luces', Alejandro.It is written 'luces', Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Gracias, Sofía! Es un poco difícil.Thanks, Sofía! It is a bit difficult.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, lo lograrás.Don't worry, you will do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
