abejas
ah-BEH-has
/aˈβexas/
📝 In Action
Las abejas son muy importantes para el planeta.
A1Bees are very important for the planet.
Ten cuidado, hay muchas abejas en el jardín.
A2Be careful, there are many bees in the garden.
El apicultor revisa las colmenas para ver si las abejas están sanas.
B1The beekeeper checks the hives to see if the bees are healthy.
💡 Grammar Points
The Singular Form
'Abejas' is the plural form. If you are talking about just one insect, the word is 'abeja'.
Always Feminine
Even though many animal names are masculine or feminine depending on the actual sex, 'abeja' is always treated as a feminine noun (la abeja, las abejas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “Los abejas hacen miel.”
Correction: Las abejas hacen miel. Remember that 'abejas' is feminine, so it uses the feminine article 'las'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about the Group
When talking about bees as a whole species or group, you must use the definite article 'Las abejas...' (Bees...).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: abejas
Question 1 of 1
If you want to talk about just ONE bee, which word do you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'abeja' and 'abejas'?
'Abeja' means 'one bee' (singular). 'Abejas' means 'two or more bees' (plural). It is a simple singular/plural difference.