códigos
/KOH-dee-gohs/
codes
The image shows a book representing a collection or system of rules and laws, or 'códigos'.
códigos(noun)
codes
?systems of rules or laws
,standards
?rules of conduct or behavior
laws
?legal statutes
📝 In Action
Todos los países tienen códigos civiles diferentes.
B1All countries have different civil codes (laws).
Los códigos de etiqueta varían mucho entre culturas.
B1The codes of etiquette (rules of behavior) vary a lot between cultures.
Debemos respetar los códigos de vestimenta del evento.
B1We must respect the dress codes for the event.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural Masculine
Remember that 'códigos' is the plural form of the masculine noun 'código.' You must use masculine articles and adjectives with it (los códigos, códigos nuevos).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "La códigos son importantes."
Correction: Los códigos son importantes. (The word 'código' is masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often used in official, legal, or formal contexts when discussing established systems of law or behavior.
This image depicts a key and keyhole, representing an identification key or access code ('códigos').
códigos(noun)
codes
?identification numbers or keys
passwords
?secret access keys
,ciphers
?secret writing systems
📝 In Action
Necesitas los códigos postales para enviar el paquete.
A2You need the postal codes (zip codes) to send the package.
Por favor, introduce los códigos de acceso para entrar al sistema.
A2Please enter the access codes to enter the system.
Los códigos QR facilitan la conexión a internet.
B1QR codes make it easier to connect to the internet.
💡 Grammar Points
Referring to Numbers
When talking about identification numbers (like PINs or zip codes), 'códigos' is the standard word, much like 'codes' in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Technical Usage
This meaning is very common in technology, banking, and logistics, often paired with specific types of identification (e.g., 'códigos de barras' = barcodes).
The interconnected blocks and arrows symbolize programming instructions or source code ('código').
📝 In Action
Los programadores revisaron todos los códigos fuente del software.
B2The programmers reviewed all the source codes of the software.
Esos códigos son demasiado largos para memorizarlos.
B2Those codes (instructions) are too long to memorize.
💡 Grammar Points
Technical Context
In technology, 'códigos' often refers to the raw instructions that make a computer program work. It acts as the plural of 'código fuente' (source code).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: códigos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'códigos' in the sense of 'rules or standards'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'códigos' used for computer programming?
Yes, absolutely! When talking about the instructions that make software work, you use 'códigos' (plural) or 'código fuente' (source code, singular) in Spanish.
How do I know if 'códigos' refers to laws or numbers?
The context is key. If you see it paired with words like 'penal,' 'civil,' or 'conducta,' it means laws or rules. If it's paired with 'postal,' 'PIN,' or 'acceso,' it means identification numbers or keys.