computadoras
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📝 In Action
Necesito tres computadoras nuevas para la oficina.
A1I need three new computers for the office.
Las computadoras portátiles son muy convenientes para viajar.
A2Laptop computers are very convenient for traveling.
Todas las computadoras de esta sala están conectadas a Internet.
A1All the computers in this room are connected to the Internet.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns (Feminine)
This word is the plural form of the feminine noun 'computadora'. To make most Spanish nouns plural, you simply add '-s' if the word ends in a vowel, or '-es' if it ends in a consonant.
Gender Agreement
Since 'computadoras' is feminine and plural, any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'las computadoras rápidas'—the fast computers).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Los computadoras."
Correction: Las computadoras. The word 'computadora' is feminine, so it must use the feminine article 'las' in the plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Latin America vs. Spain
While 'computadoras' is understood everywhere, if you are speaking in Spain, you will hear 'ordenadores' much more often.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: computadoras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'computadoras'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I'm in Mexico, should I say 'computadoras' or 'ordenadores'?
In Mexico and most of Latin America, you should definitely use 'computadoras'. The word 'ordenadores' is primarily used in Spain.
Why does 'computadoras' end in '-as'?
The base word, 'computadora,' is feminine. Since Spanish nouns have gender, the plural form must also reflect that gender, resulting in the feminine plural ending '-as'.