cadáveres
kah-DAH-veh-res
📝 In Action
Los arqueólogos descubrieron varios cadáveres en la antigua tumba.
B2The archaeologists discovered several corpses in the ancient tomb.
La policía identificó los cadáveres después de la catástrofe.
C1The police identified the dead bodies after the catastrophe.
El informe forense detalló el estado de los cadáveres encontrados.
C1The forensic report detailed the state of the corpses found.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form Rule
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'el cadáver' (the corpse). Since the singular ends in a consonant ('r'), you add '-es' to make it plural, resulting in 'los cadáveres'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "Using 'las cadáveres' or 'una cadáveres'."
Correction: Always remember that 'cadáver' is masculine, even though it ends in '-er'. Use the masculine plural article: 'los cadáveres'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
While everyone understands 'cadáveres,' people often use the less clinical phrase 'cuerpos sin vida' (bodies without life) in emotional or less technical conversations.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cadáveres
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cadáveres' in the most appropriate, formal context?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cuerpos' and 'cadáveres'?
'Cuerpos' means 'bodies' and can refer to living people, objects, or dead people (like 'human remains'). 'Cadáveres' is much more specific; it only refers to dead bodies. If you are talking about forensic science or a disaster, 'cadáveres' is the precise term.
Is 'cadáveres' a common word for everyday use?
Not really. It is used frequently in news, literature, and official reports. In casual conversation, if someone needs to refer to a dead person's body, they might use 'cuerpo' (body) or 'el difunto' (the deceased) to be less clinical.