cristianos
/krees-tee-AH-nohs/
Christians
The noun cristianos refers to followers of Christianity.
📝 In Action
Los cristianos celebran la Navidad en diciembre.
A2Christians celebrate Christmas in December.
Hay muchos cristianos en este país, tanto hombres como mujeres.
A2There are many Christians in this country, both men and women.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun Rule
This word is the plural form of 'cristiano,' meaning you are talking about two or more people. In Spanish, the masculine plural form ('-os') is used for mixed-gender groups.
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization Note
In Spanish, the noun 'cristianos' (the people) is usually written with a lowercase 'c', unlike in English.
As an adjective, cristianos describes something relating to the Christian religion, such as this cross.
📝 In Action
Ellos tienen valores cristianos muy fuertes.
B1They have very strong Christian values.
Los símbolos cristianos son reconocibles en todo el mundo.
B1Christian symbols are recognizable worldwide.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
As an adjective, 'cristianos' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine). It modifies masculine plural things like 'valores' (values) or 'días' (days).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget to Match Gender
Mistake: "La tradiciones cristianos (Incorrect match)"
Correction: Las tradiciones cristianas (Because 'tradiciones' is feminine plural, the adjective must also be feminine plural.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cristianos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'cristianos' to describe a feminine plural noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'cristianos' versus 'cristianas'?
Use 'cristianos' (masculine plural) when referring to a group of men, or a mixed group of men and women. Use 'cristianas' (feminine plural) only when referring to a group made up exclusively of women, or when describing a feminine plural noun (like 'tradiciones').