scouts
/skouts/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for scouts is scouts.
The term scouts is used to refer collectively to the members of the scouting movement.
Meaning: members of that movement collectively (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/skouts/
When do people say it?
The term exploradoras can be used to specifically emphasize 'girl scouts'.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, scouting is deeply tied to Catholic traditions, leading to a high number of 'Catholic Scouts' groups with specific religious curricula.
- In Spain, the term scout is often used as an adjective to describe an attribute, such as espíritu scout to describe a helpful or resourceful attitude.
- Unlike English, which often uses 'scouting' as a gerund, Spanish uses the noun escultismo to describe the entire philosophy and practice of the movement.
Examples in context
- En la conferencia internacional de scouts, se discutieron estrategias para el crecimiento del movimiento.In the international scouts conference, strategies for the movement's growth were discussed.
- Los scouts hacen campamentos en el bosque.The scouts make camps in the forest.
- Me gusta mucho la actividad de los scouts.I really like the scout activities.
- Los scouts organizan una excursión este sábado.The scouts are organizing a hike this Saturday.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about their weekend plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a salir con los scouts?Are you going out with the scouts?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, tengo una reunión con ellos.Yes, Daniel, I have a meeting with them.
- DanielQué bueno, los scouts siempre hacen cosas divertidas.That's good, the scouts always do fun things.
- SofíaEs cierto, es un grupo excelente.It's true, it is an excellent group.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
