científicos
/syehn-TEE-fee-kohs/
scientists
Depicting 'scientists', people who study science.
📝 In Action
Los científicos buscan una cura para la enfermedad.
A2The scientists are looking for a cure for the disease.
Muchos científicos importantes asistieron a la conferencia.
B1Many important scientists attended the conference.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural for All
In Spanish, the masculine plural form ('científicos') is used when referring to a group that includes both men and women scientists, or when the gender composition is unknown.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'científicas' when the group is mixed or mostly male."
Correction: Use 'científicos' unless the group is exclusively female ('científicas').
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Singular
Remember the singular form is 'científico' (male) or 'científica' (female).
Depicting something 'scientific', related to science or based on research.
científicos(Adjective)
scientific
?related to science or based on research
scholarly
?plural, relating to academic study
📝 In Action
Los métodos científicos requieren mucha precisión.
B1Scientific methods require a lot of precision.
No hay datos científicos que apoyen esa afirmación.
B2There are no scientific data supporting that claim.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'científicos' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine). For feminine plural nouns, use 'científicas' (e.g., 'pruebas científicas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: "Saying 'métodos científico' instead of 'métodos científicos'."
Correction: Ensure the adjective ends in -s if the noun it describes is plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
This adjective usually follows the noun it describes: 'resultados científicos' (scientific results).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: científicos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'científicos' as a noun (referring to people)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'científicos' is a noun or an adjective?
If it follows an article ('los') or is the subject of the sentence, it’s likely the noun (the people). If it follows another noun and describes it (e.g., 'métodos científicos'), it's the adjective.
Can I use 'científicos' for a group of only female scientists?
No. If the group consists only of women, you must use the feminine plural: 'científicas'. Use 'científicos' for mixed groups or groups of men.