conejos
/koh-NEH-hohs/
rabbits
Conejos: The plural form for rabbits.
conejos(noun)
rabbits
?plural form of the long-eared animal
bunnies
?informal or cute way to refer to rabbits
📝 In Action
Hay muchos conejos blancos en el jardín.
A1There are many white rabbits in the garden.
Los conejos son conocidos por saltar muy alto.
A1Rabbits are known for jumping very high.
De niño, yo tenía dos conejos como mascotas.
A2As a child, I had two rabbits as pets.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since 'conejo' ends in a vowel, we just add '-s' to make it plural: 'conejos'.
Gender Matters
Even though 'conejos' is masculine, it is used to refer to a group of rabbits regardless of whether they are male or female.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with guinea pigs
Mistake: "Using 'conejos' alone for guinea pigs."
Correction: Use 'conejillos de Indias' or 'cobayas' for guinea pigs; 'conejos' specifically means the long-eared rabbits.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'Conejitos'
If you want to say 'bunnies' or talk about small, cute rabbits, use 'conejitos' instead.
Conejos: A colloquial term for biceps muscles.
conejos(noun)
biceps
?referring to upper arm muscles
guns
?informal way to describe strong arm muscles
📝 In Action
¡Mira los conejos que tiene ese gimnasta!
B2Look at the biceps that gymnast has!
Después de tanto ejercicio, por fin me están saliendo conejos.
B2After so much exercise, I'm finally getting some biceps.
💡 Grammar Points
Why plural?
Usually, people have two arms, so they show off their 'conejos' (biceps) in the plural form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Context is Key
Mistake: "Using 'conejos' for muscles in a doctor's office."
Correction: This is slang. Use 'bíceps' or 'músculos' in professional or medical settings.
⭐ Usage Tips
Playful Tones
Use this when joking with friends about how much they've been working out at the gym.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conejos
Question 1 of 2
If someone in a gym says '¡Mira esos conejos!', what are they likely looking at?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conejos' only for male rabbits?
Technically, yes, but in Spanish, the masculine plural is used for groups of mixed gender. If you know they are all female, you would say 'conejas'.
How do I say 'guinea pig' then?
You usually say 'conejillo de Indias' (little rabbit of the Indies) or 'cobaya'.