bosques
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Los bosques son esenciales para purificar el aire.
A1Forests are essential for purifying the air.
Fuimos a caminar por los bosques cerca del pueblo.
A1We went for a walk through the woods near the town.
Muchos animales viven en los densos bosques de la montaΓ±a.
A2Many animals live in the dense forests of the mountain.
π‘ Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
"Bosques" is the plural form of the masculine noun "bosque." It always uses masculine articles like "los" (the) or masculine adjectives: "los bosques verdes" (the green forests).
Forming the Plural
To make a singular noun ending in a vowel sound (like 'bosque') plural, you usually just add an '-s'. However, 'bosque' ends in a consonant sound followed by a silent 'e', so we add '-es' to form 'bosques'.
β Common Pitfalls
Bosque vs. Selva
Mistake: "Using 'bosques' to refer to a dense, tropical jungle (rainforest)."
Correction: Use 'selvas' (jungles/rainforests) for tropical areas. 'Bosques' refers to temperate or dry forests.
β Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
The 'qu' in 'bosques' makes a hard 'k' sound, just like in English 'key'. The 's' at the end is often slightly softer than in English.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: bosques
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bosques'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'bosques' masculine?
In Spanish, the gender of things often follows patterns, but sometimes it is simply arbitrary. 'Bosque' is a masculine noun, and since 'bosques' is the plural form, it remains masculine and must be paired with masculine words like 'los' and 'esos' (those).
Is 'bosques' used for small groups of trees?
Yes, it can be used for both large forests and smaller woods or copses. For a very small cluster of trees, you might also hear 'arboleda' (grove).