botones
/boh-TOH-nes/
buttons
Botones, meaning 'buttons', are small fasteners used on clothing.
botones(Noun)
buttons
?fasteners on clothing
keys
?on a keyboard or phone
,knobs
?on a machine or stove
📝 In Action
Necesito coser dos botones nuevos a mi chaqueta.
A1I need to sew two new buttons onto my jacket.
Hay que presionar los botones grandes para iniciar la lavadora.
A2You have to press the large buttons to start the washing machine.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the simple plural of the masculine noun 'botón'. When a word ends in a consonant like 'n', you add '-es' to make it plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "La botones"
Correction: Los botones. Remember that 'botón' is masculine, so use 'los' for the plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Device Controls
When talking about controls on electronics (like TV remotes or phones), 'botones' is the standard word, similar to 'keys' or 'buttons' in English.
Botones, meaning 'bellhops', are often seen helping guests with luggage at hotels.
📝 In Action
Los botones nos ayudaron a subir las maletas al quinto piso.
B1The bellhops helped us take the suitcases up to the fifth floor.
El botones del hotel es muy amable y siempre sonríe.
B2The hotel bellhop is very kind and always smiles.
💡 Grammar Points
Meaning Shift
This meaning likely comes from the traditional uniform of these workers, which often features many shiny buttons.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Over-generalizing
Mistake: "Usar 'botones' para cualquier empleado joven."
Correction: Use 'botones' specifically for hotel or service staff who assist guests, usually with luggage or errands.
⭐ Usage Tips
Singular Use
You can use the singular form, 'el botón', to refer to a single bellhop, even though the plural 'botones' is often used to refer to the role generally.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: botones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'botones' in the context of a job?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'botones' only used for hotel workers?
While the hotel context is the most common, 'botones' can also refer to a 'pageboy' or 'office boy'—a young person employed to run errands or attend to guests in a formal setting.
How do I know if 'botones' means 'buttons' or 'bellhops'?
Context is key! If you are talking about clothing, electronics, or small round fasteners, it means 'buttons'. If you are talking about a person carrying luggage or wearing a uniform, it means 'bellhops'.