fragmentos
/frahg-MEN-tohs/
fragments
Fragmentos: small pieces broken off from a whole.
fragmentos(noun)
fragments
?small pieces broken off from a whole
,pieces
?physical parts of a broken object
shards
?sharp pieces of glass or pottery
,scraps
?small leftover bits
📝 In Action
Había fragmentos de vidrio por todo el suelo.
A2There were fragments of glass all over the floor.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua.
B1The archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Naming Words
This is the plural form of 'fragmento'. Because it ends in 'os', it tells us there is more than one and that the word is masculine.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "las fragmentos"
Correction: los fragmentos
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use 'fragmentos' when you want to sound a bit more formal or precise than just saying 'pedazos' (pieces).
Fragmentos: short parts or excerpts taken from a larger work.
fragmentos(noun)
excerpts
?short parts taken from a book, film, or piece of music
,passages
?sections of a text
extracts
?selected parts of a larger work
,snippets
?short bits of information or audio
📝 In Action
Leímos fragmentos de su diario en clase.
B1We read excerpts from his diary in class.
La radio solo tocó fragmentos de la canción.
B1The radio only played snippets of the song.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Use
In Spanish, the same word for a physical broken piece is used for a piece of a story or a song.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Books
When talking about a book you liked, use 'fragmentos' to refer to specific quotes or sections that stood out to you.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fragmentos
Question 1 of 2
If you find 'fragmentos de una carta', what do you have?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fragmentos' only for broken glass?
Not at all! You can use it for anything that is a part of a larger whole, including pieces of rock, extracts from a book, or even parts of a conversation.
What is the singular form?
The singular form is 'fragmento' (one fragment).