cielos
/SYAY-lohs/
skies
The most common meaning of 'cielos' is the plural form of sky, referring to the atmospheric space above the earth.
📝 In Action
Los cielos de la ciudad estaban llenos de nubes rojas.
A2The skies over the city were full of red clouds.
Según la leyenda, las almas buenas van a los cielos.
B1According to the legend, good souls go to the heavens.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
'Cielos' is the plural of 'cielo'. It is always masculine, requiring the article 'los' (los cielos).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: "Using 'el cielos' instead of 'los cielos'."
Correction: Always match the article and the noun in Spanish: 'el cielo' (singular) or 'los cielos' (plural).
As an interjection, 'cielos' is used to express strong surprise or shock, much like saying 'Heavens!' or 'Oh my goodness!'
cielos(Interjection)
Heavens!
?surprise or shock
,Oh, my God!
?strong reaction or exasperation
Goodness me!
?mild surprise
📝 In Action
¡Cielos! Olvidé completamente la reunión de hoy.
B1Heavens! I completely forgot about today's meeting.
¡Por los cielos, mira qué coche tan increíble!
B2For heaven's sake, look at what an incredible car!
⭐ Usage Tips
Use Punctuation for Emotion
When using '¡Cielos!' to express emotion, always use the Spanish exclamation marks (¡...!) to emphasize shock or surprise.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cielos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cielos' as an interjection (an emotional expression) rather than referring to the atmosphere?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cielo' and 'cielos'?
'Cielo' is the singular form (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'). 'Cielos' is the plural form (meaning 'skies' or 'heavens'). However, '¡Cielos!' is also a very common emotional phrase used in the plural, like saying 'Good heavens!'