enfermeras
en-fer-MEH-ras
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Las enfermeras del turno de noche son muy atentas.
A2The nurses on the night shift are very attentive.
Necesitamos más enfermeras en el hospital de la ciudad.
A1We need more nurses in the city hospital.
Mi madre y sus compañeras son enfermeras con mucha experiencia.
B1My mother and her colleagues are nurses with a lot of experience.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
This word is the feminine plural form. It refers to two or more women who are nurses. Remember to use the feminine plural article 'las' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Los enfermeras trabajaban mucho."
Correction: Las enfermeras trabajaban mucho. (The article 'las' must match the feminine noun 'enfermeras'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Masculine Counterpart
If you are talking about one male nurse, use 'el enfermero.' If you are talking about a mixed group of male and female nurses, you can also use 'los enfermeros'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enfermeras
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish article should you use before 'enfermeras'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'enfermeras' be used to refer to a mixed group of male and female nurses?
No. When referring specifically to a mixed group, you should use the masculine plural form, 'enfermeros.' 'Enfermeras' refers strictly to female nurses.