aliados
“aliados” means “allies” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
allies, partners
Also: confederates
📝 In Action
Los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido fueron aliados durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
B1The United States and the United Kingdom were allies during the Second World War.
Necesitamos encontrar nuevos aliados comerciales para expandir nuestro negocio.
B2We need to find new commercial partners to expand our business.
Mis amigos son mis mejores aliados cuando tengo problemas.
A2My friends are my best allies when I have problems.
allied, associated
📝 In Action
Las fuerzas aliadas avanzaron rápidamente sobre el territorio enemigo.
B1The allied forces advanced quickly over enemy territory.
El éxito fue resultado de intereses mutuos y aliados.
B2The success was the result of mutual and allied interests.
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Quick Quiz: aliados
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aliados' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *alligare*, meaning 'to bind to' or 'to tie together.' It shares its root with English words like 'alliance' and 'ligament,' emphasizing the idea of connection.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Since 'aliados' looks like a verb ending, how do I know if it's the noun/adjective or a verb form?
Great question! 'Aliados' is the masculine plural past participle of the verb 'aliar' (to ally). However, it is almost always used as a standalone noun ('the allies') or an adjective ('the allied forces'). You will rarely see it used in compound verb tenses (like 'hemos aliados'); when used verbally, the verb 'aliar' is usually used reflexively (e.g., 'se han aliado'—they have allied themselves).