carreras
/kah-RREH-rahs/
races
Carreras (races): Speed competitions where participants try to finish first.
carreras(noun)
races
?speed competitions
,running events
?athletics
bouts
?series of short runs/activities
📝 In Action
Fuimos al hipódromo a ver las carreras de caballos.
A2We went to the racetrack to watch the horse races.
Las carreras de cien metros son mi evento favorito de atletismo.
B1The hundred-meter races are my favorite track and field event.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
Remember that 'carreras' is the plural of the feminine noun 'carrera'. It requires feminine plural articles (las) and adjectives.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "El carreras"
Correction: Use 'Las carreras' because 'carrera' is a feminine noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
General Use
This word is used for any organized event focused on speed, whether involving people, animals, or vehicles.
Carreras (studies): Academic programs pursued at a university level.
📝 In Action
¿Qué carreras universitarias te interesan más?
B1Which university studies (degrees/majors) interest you the most?
Mis hijos están en la universidad y estudian dos carreras diferentes.
B2My children are in university and are studying two different degrees.
💡 Grammar Points
Studies vs. Job
When talking about the path you took in school (like 'my major'), use 'carrera' (singular) or 'carreras' (plural). When talking about your actual job or professional life, 'carrera' (singular) is usually enough.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'trabajos'
Mistake: "Estudio tres trabajos."
Correction: Use 'Estudio tres carreras' (I study three degrees). 'Trabajo' refers to a job or work itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plurality Hint
Using the plural 'carreras' often implies the general concept of university life or multiple fields of study, not just one specific path.
Carreras (runs): Tears or ladders that appear in delicate hosiery or tights.
📝 In Action
¡Qué mala suerte! Tengo dos carreras en las medias nuevas.
C1What bad luck! I have two runs in my new tights.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Extension
This meaning comes from the idea of the thread 'running' or following a visible path down the fabric.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: carreras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'carreras' in the sense of 'academic studies'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'carreras' related to the verb 'correr'?
Yes, 'carreras' (races) is closely related to the verb 'correr' (to run). Both words share the same root idea of moving quickly along a path.
How do I know if 'carreras' means 'races' or 'studies'?
Context is key! If the sentence mentions speed, horses, cars, or athletics, it means 'races.' If it mentions 'universidad' (university), 'estudiar' (to study), or 'título' (degree), it means 'academic studies' or 'majors.'