explosivos
/ehk-sploh-SEE-bos/
explosives
Depicting 'explosivos' (noun) as materials designed to explode.
📝 In Action
El ejército incautó varios tipos de explosivos en la frontera.
B2The army seized various types of explosives at the border.
Se requiere una licencia especial para transportar materiales explosivos.
C1A special license is required to transport explosive materials.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'el explosivo'. It refers to the materials themselves, like 'the explosives' in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
You will usually encounter this word in official reports, news articles about security, or technical manuals, not in casual conversation.
Illustrating the adjective form 'explosivo' meaning volatile or capable of exploding.
explosivos(adjective)
explosive
?volatile, capable of exploding
volatile
?describing a situation or emotion
,fiery
?describing tempers or arguments
📝 In Action
Los gases explosivos deben almacenarse lejos de chispas.
B1Explosive gases must be stored away from sparks.
Las negociaciones se volvieron tensas y los ánimos estaban explosivos.
B2The negotiations became tense and spirits were explosive (volatile).
Tienen unos caracteres muy explosivos, siempre discuten.
C1They have very explosive characters; they always argue.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'explosivos' is masculine and plural, it must modify a masculine plural noun, like 'gases' (gases) or 'problemas' (problems).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: "Usando 'explosivos' para una palabra femenina como 'situaciones' ('situaciones explosivos')."
Correction: Use the feminine plural form: 'situaciones explosivas'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: explosivos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'explosivos' as a noun (a thing)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the singular form of 'explosivos'?
The singular form is 'explosivo'. This can be used as a noun ('un explosivo' - an explosive device) or an adjective ('un gas explosivo' - an explosive gas).