canciones
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📝 In Action
Me encanta escuchar canciones en español para practicar.
A1I love listening to Spanish songs to practice.
Las canciones de este álbum son todas muy populares.
A2The songs on this album are all very popular.
El compositor escribió más de cien canciones a lo largo de su carrera.
B1The composer wrote more than one hundred songs throughout his career.
💡 Grammar Points
Pluralization Rule
This word is the plural form of 'canción.' Because the singular form ends in a consonant ('n'), you add '-es' to make it plural.
The Disappearing Accent
The singular word is 'canción' (with an accent). When you make it plural ('canciones'), the accent mark disappears because the natural stress of the word shifts to the second-to-last syllable.
Gender Reminder
Remember this word is feminine, even though it ends in '-es.' You must use feminine words with it, like 'las canciones' (the songs).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: "Los canciones"
Correction: Las canciones. Since the singular form 'canción' is feminine, the plural must also be feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Listening Tip
A great way to remember this word is to use it often when talking about your favorite music genres: 'Me gustan las canciones de rock.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: canciones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'canciones'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the accent disappear when I make 'canción' plural?
The accent mark exists in the singular 'canción' to show you that the stress falls on the last syllable. When you add '-es' to make it 'canciones,' the stress naturally moves to the 'o' in '-cio-', which is the second-to-last syllable. Spanish rules say you only need an accent mark if the stress is irregular, so it disappears here!
Is 'canciones' only used for vocal music?
While 'canciones' literally means 'songs' (music meant to be sung), it is commonly used in Spanish to refer to any individual musical track or piece, even if it is purely instrumental.