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anillos

ah-NEE-yos

NounmA1

rings?jewelry worn on the finger,hoops?large circular objects

Also:bands?circular bands or stripes,circles?general circular shapes

📝 In Action

Compró dos anillos de oro para la boda.

She bought two gold rings for the wedding.

Los anillos de Saturno son impresionantes.

Saturn's rings are impressive.

Vimos unos anillos de humo subiendo por la chimenea.

We saw some smoke rings rising up the chimney.

Word Connections

Synonyms

sortijas (rings (jewelry))
aros (hoops)

Common Collocations

anillos de boda – wedding rings
anillos de compromiso – engagement rings

💡 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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Word Family

anillo(ring (singular)) - noun

anillar(to ring or to band (verb)) - verb

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.