anillos
ah-NEE-yos
/aˈniʎos/
📝 In Action
Compró dos anillos de oro para la boda.
A1She bought two gold rings for the wedding.
Los anillos de Saturno son impresionantes.
B1Saturn's rings are impressive.
Vimos unos anillos de humo subiendo por la chimenea.
B2We saw some smoke rings rising up the chimney.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural of 'anillo' (ring). Since 'anillo' ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to make it plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'las anillos'.”
Correction: The base word 'anillo' is masculine, so the plural is 'los anillos' (the rings).
⭐ Usage Tips
Jewelry vs. Shape
While 'anillo' usually means jewelry, 'aro' is often used for large, simple hoops (like basketball hoops or earrings).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: anillos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'anillos' to refer to jewelry?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'anillos' masculine or feminine?
'Anillos' is a masculine plural noun. You should always use the masculine article 'los' with it: 'los anillos'.
How is 'anillos' different from 'aros'?
Both mean 'rings' or 'hoops'. 'Anillos' is generally used for finger jewelry, while 'aros' is often used for larger hoops, like those in basketball or big earrings.