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generaciones

heh-neh-rah-SYOH-ness

nounfA2

generations?groups of people born in the same era

Also:cohorts?academic/sociological

📝 In Action

Las nuevas generaciones están más conectadas globalmente.

The new generations are more globally connected.

Este secreto familiar se ha transmitido por tres generaciones.

This family secret has been passed down through three generations.

Es importante que las futuras generaciones cuiden el planeta.

It is important that future generations take care of the planet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

épocas (eras)
descendientes (descendants)

Common Collocations

futuras generaciones – future generations
generaciones pasadas – past generations
choque de generaciones – clash of generations

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural Noun

The singular word is 'generación,' which is feminine. Because it ends in '-ción,' it always uses feminine articles (la/las) and feminine adjectives.

The '-es' Plural Rule

Since the singular form 'generación' ends in a consonant ('n'), you make it plural by adding '-es', plus removing the accent mark: 'generación' becomes 'generaciones'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Gender

Mistake: "Los generaciones"

Correction: Las generaciones. Remember, any noun ending in -ción is almost always feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Talking About Age

This word is perfect for discussing societal shifts or differences between age groups (like 'Millennials' or 'Baby Boomers') rather than just saying 'old people' or 'young people'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: generaciones

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'generaciones'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

generación(generation (singular)) - noun

generacional(generational) - adjective

generar(to generate) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'generaciones' feminine, even though it refers to groups of people?

In Spanish, the gender of a noun is often determined by its ending, not the people it describes. Since the singular form 'generación' ends in -ción, it is automatically feminine, just like 'nación' (nation) or 'información' (information).