abogados
ah-bwoh-GAH-dohs
/aβoˈɣaðos/
📝 In Action
Los abogados están revisando el contrato.
A2The lawyers are reviewing the contract.
Necesitamos contratar a buenos abogados para este caso.
B1We need to hire good attorneys for this case.
El bufete tiene diez abogados especialistas en derecho fiscal.
B2The law firm has ten lawyers specializing in tax law.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the plural form of the noun 'abogado' (lawyer). You use it when referring to two or more lawyers.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: “Using 'abogado' when referring to multiple people.”
Correction: Remember the 's' at the end makes it plural: 'Un abogado' (one) vs. 'muchos abogados' (many).
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Mixed Groups
Even if the group of lawyers includes women ('abogadas'), the masculine plural form 'abogados' is the standard way to refer to the entire mixed group.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: abogados
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish word would you use to refer to a group of five people: two male lawyers and three female lawyers?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'abogados' only used for male lawyers?
No. While the singular 'abogado' is male, the plural 'abogados' is used for a group of male lawyers, or for a group that includes both male and female lawyers.