plural
/pluˈɾal/
The Spanish word for "plural" is plural.
The term plural is an adjective meaning "more than one". In Spanish, you may also encounter words like varios to mean "several" or algunos to mean "some".
Meaning: more than one (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are using the noun plural (referring to the plural number or a word in its plural form), its plural form is plurales.
How do you pronounce it?
/pluˈɾal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, speakers use a 'plural of majesty' called plural mayestático, where a monarch refers to themselves as nosotros.
- The word plural can be used in Spanish to describe a diverse range of opinions or a 'pluralistic' society, moving beyond simple grammar into social and political contexts.
- The Spanish word plural shares the same Latin root as the English word 'plus', both tracing back to the concept of 'more'.
Examples in context
- El plural de 'person' es 'people', no 'persons'.The plural form of 'person' is 'people', not 'persons'.This sentence illustrates the use of plural regarding the word 'person'.Tatoeba #1655959 by marcelostockle, translation #586520 by Ooneykcall
- Para formar el plural en esperanto, agrega una j al singular.To form the plural in Esperanto, add a j to the singular.This sentence uses plural in the context of Esperanto grammar.Tatoeba #2758100 by Leono, translation #2758094 by shekitten
- En esperanto los adjetivos acaban en "a". El plural se forma añadiendo una "j".In Esperanto, adjectives end in "a". The plural is formed by adding "j".This sentence uses plural to explain how plurals are formed in Esperanto.Tatoeba #1004746 by Shishir, translation #10501935 by tchrspet1
- Varios amigosSeveral friends
- Algunos librosSome books
- Dos perrosTwo dogs
- Tres casasThree houses
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are studying Spanish grammar together.
- ElenaMateo, ¿cómo se escribe el plural de esta palabra?Mateo, how do you write the plural of this word?
- MateoCreo que solo tienes que añadir una 's'.I think you just have to add an 's'.
- ElenaPero el plural de 'estación' es 'estaciones'.But the plural of 'station' is 'stations'.
- MateoTienes razón, Elena, me equivoqué.You are right, Elena, I was mistaken.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plural” translations and entries plural, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plural, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
