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Las flores son azules y rojas.
A1The flowers are blue and red.
Necesito unos pantalones azules para el trabajo.
A2I need some blue pants for work.
El cielo y el mar, ambos son azules en verano.
B1The sky and the sea, both are blue in summer.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since the singular word 'azul' ends in the letter 'l' (a consonant), you must add '-es' to make it plural, resulting in 'azules'.
Adjective Agreement
Because 'azules' is plural, it must always describe a plural noun, whether that noun is masculine ('los zapatos azules') or feminine ('las camisas azules').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Pluralization
Mistake: "Las casas azul."
Correction: Las casas azules. (You must match the number of the noun.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement of Colors
In Spanish, color words almost always come right after the noun they describe: 'los coches azules' (the blue cars).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: azules
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'azules'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the plural 'azules' and not 'azuls'?
In Spanish, when a word ends in a consonant (like the 'l' in 'azul'), you must add 'es' to make it plural, not just 's'. This makes the pronunciation smoother.
Can 'azules' be used as a noun?
Yes, it can. When you say 'Me gustan los azules,' you are using 'azules' as a noun meaning 'the blue ones' or 'the blue things,' usually understood from context (e.g., 'I like the blue shirts').