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A group of diverse people sitting together in a cozy circle, sharing a common interest.

clubes

kloo-behs

nounmA2
clubs?groups or associations of people
Also:nightclubs?places for dancing and music,sports teams?professional or amateur athletic organizations

📝 In Action

Los clubes de lectura son muy populares en este barrio.

A2

Reading clubs are very popular in this neighborhood.

Esta ciudad tiene los mejores clubes nocturnos del país.

B1

This city has the best nightclubs in the country.

Muchos clubes de fútbol están buscando nuevos jugadores.

A2

Many football clubs are looking for new players.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asociaciones (associations)
  • sociedades (societies)
  • discotecas (discotheques/nightclubs)

Common Collocations

  • clubes deportivos – sports clubs
  • clubes nocturnos – nightclubs
  • socio de clubes – member of clubs

💡 Grammar Points

Making 'Club' Plural

In Spanish, words that end in a consonant usually add '-es' to become plural. Since 'club' ends in 'b', it becomes 'clubes'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Clubs vs. Clubes

Mistake: "Using 'los clubs'."

Correction: Use 'los clubes'. While 'clubs' is common in English and sometimes seen in informal Spanish, 'clubes' is the correct and preferred form in Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Matters

If you are talking about going out at night, 'clubes' usually means nightclubs. If you are talking about hobbies or soccer, it refers to organizations.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: clubes

Question 1 of 1

What is the correct plural form of 'club' in standard Spanish?

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Word Family

club(club (singular)) - noun
clubista(club member/enthusiast) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'clubs' ever correct in Spanish?

You will see 'clubs' written often, especially on signs or in casual texts, but 'clubes' is the only form recognized as officially correct by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE).

Does 'clubes' always refer to nightclubs?

No. It is a very broad word that can refer to sports teams (like Real Madrid), social groups, hobby groups, or nightclubs.