documentos
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📝 In Action
Necesito encontrar mis documentos de viaje antes de ir al aeropuerto.
A1I need to find my travel documents before going to the airport.
Por favor, mantenga todos los documentos importantes en un lugar seguro.
A2Please keep all the important papers in a safe place.
El abogado revisó todos los documentos relacionados con el caso.
B1The lawyer reviewed all the records related to the case.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'documento' (a document). Since it ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural.
Masculine Gender
Since 'documento' is masculine, its plural form 'documentos' requires masculine articles and adjectives: 'los documentos', 'unos documentos viejos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Paper vs. Document
Mistake: "Using 'papeles' when specifically referring to formal IDs or legal records."
Correction: While 'papeles' can mean 'papers,' 'documentos' is much stronger for official or legal records. Use 'documentos' when talking about passports or contracts.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'ID' Shortcut
In many Spanish-speaking countries, asking for 'los documentos' often means asking for identification, especially in a formal or police context.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: documentos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'documentos' in its most common official context?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'documentos' the same as 'papeles'?
They are similar, but 'documentos' usually refers to important, official, or legal records (like a contract or ID card). 'Papeles' is broader and can mean simple sheets of paper, general files, or even, informally, identification.
How do I say 'a document' (singular)?
The singular form is 'documento' (masculine). You would say 'un documento' or 'el documento'.