ciudades
syoo-DAH-des
📝 In Action
Las ciudades grandes tienen mucho tráfico.
A1Big cities have a lot of traffic.
Visitamos varias ciudades históricas durante el viaje.
A2We visited several historic cities during the trip.
La planificación de las nuevas ciudades debe ser sostenible.
B1The planning of new cities must be sustainable.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Remember that 'ciudad' is a feminine word, so when it is plural ('ciudades'), you must use the feminine plural article 'las' (Las ciudades).
Plural Formation
To make 'ciudad' plural, you simply add '-es' because the singular form ends in a consonant ('d'). This is a very common pattern in Spanish.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Article
Mistake: "Los ciudades son ruidosas."
Correction: Las ciudades son ruidosas. (Always use 'las' because 'ciudad' is feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Ciudades'
In Spanish, 'ciudad' generally refers to large, major urban centers, while 'pueblo' refers to smaller towns or villages.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ciudades
Question 1 of 2
Which article must you use before 'ciudades'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pronounce the 'c' in 'ciudades'?
If you are learning Latin American Spanish, the 'c' sounds like an 's' (see-oo-DAH-des). If you are learning Spanish from Spain, the 'c' sounds like the 'th' in 'think' (thee-oo-DAH-des).
Is 'ciudades' interchangeable with 'pueblos'?
Not usually. 'Ciudades' refers to large, major metropolitan areas. 'Pueblos' refers to small towns, villages, or rural settlements.