espadas
/ess-PAH-dahs/
swords
As a noun, espadas means 'swords', referring to these weapons.
📝 In Action
Los guerreros lucharon con sus espadas de acero.
A2The warriors fought with their steel swords.
En el museo hay una colección de espadas antiguas.
A1In the museum there is a collection of ancient swords.
El duelo terminó cuando las espadas cayeron al suelo.
B1The duel ended when the swords fell to the ground.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Remember that 'espadas' is feminine and plural, so any words describing it (like adjectives) must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'espadas largas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El espadas"
Correction: Las espadas. The base word 'espada' is feminine, so the plural form also uses the feminine article 'las'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Singular Form
The singular form is 'espada' (a sword). Use 'espadas' when referring to two or more.
When referring to card suits, espadas translates to 'spades'.
📝 In Action
Necesito el diez de espadas para ganar la mano.
B1I need the ten of spades to win the hand.
Todas las cartas de espadas valen un punto extra.
B2All the cards of spades are worth an extra point.
💡 Grammar Points
Card Suits
The four main card suits in Spanish are 'espadas' (spades), 'corazones' (hearts), 'tréboles' (clubs), and 'diamantes' (diamonds).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When talking about card games, 'espadas' refers to the suit. In other contexts, it always means the weapon.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: espadas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'espadas' to refer to a card suit?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'espadas' masculine or feminine?
'Espadas' is a feminine plural noun. It always requires feminine articles and adjectives, like 'las espadas' (the swords).
Does 'espadas' only refer to the weapon?
No, it has two very common meanings. It means 'swords' (the weapon) and 'spades' (the suit in a deck of cards). Context will tell you which one is being used.