escocés
/es-ko-SES/
Scottish
A traditional tartan pattern and a highland cow represent the Scottish origin of the word 'escocés'.
escocés(adjective)
Scottish
?related to Scotland
Scotsman
?a male person from Scotland
,Scots
?referring to the people of Scotland
📝 In Action
Mi mejor amigo es escocés.
A1My best friend is Scottish.
Me encanta el acento escocés.
A2I love the Scottish accent.
El paisaje escocés es impresionante.
B1The Scottish landscape is impressive.
💡 Grammar Points
No Capital Letters
In Spanish, words for nationalities like 'escocés' are not capitalized unless they are the first word in a sentence.
Adding an 'A' for Women
While 'escocés' describes a man or a masculine object, you add an 'a' and drop the accent mark to make it feminine: 'escocesa'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Capitalization Error
Mistake: "Soy Escocés."
Correction: Soy escocés. (Spanish doesn't capitalize origins like English does.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Patterns
If you want to say something is 'plaid,' use 'de cuadros escoceses'.
The word 'escocés' can also refer to Scotch whisky, shown here as a glass of amber liquid.
escocés(noun)
Scotch
?referring to the whisky
Scotch whisky
?the alcoholic drink produced in Scotland
📝 In Action
¿Quieres un escocés con hielo?
B1Do you want a Scotch on the rocks?
Prefiero el escocés antes que el ron.
B2I prefer Scotch over rum.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'The'
When talking about Scotch in general, use the masculine 'el' (el escocés).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with the person
Mistake: "El escocés es muy fuerte."
Correction: This could mean 'The Scotch (drink) is very strong' or 'The Scotsman is very strong.' Context will tell you which is which!
⭐ Usage Tips
Ordering at a Bar
Simply saying 'un escocés' is a natural way to order a Scotch whisky in Spain or Latin America.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escocés
Question 1 of 2
If you are reading a menu in Madrid and see 'un escocés', what is it most likely referring to?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'escocés' have an accent mark but 'escocesa' does not?
Spanish spelling rules put an accent on words ending in 's' if the stress is on the last syllable. When you add the 'a' for the feminine form, the stress naturally stays on the 'ce' sound, and the extra mark is no longer needed.
Is 'escocés' the same as 'británico'?
No. Just like in English, 'escocés' refers specifically to Scotland, while 'británico' (British) refers to the whole of Great Britain.