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gotas

GOH-tahs/ˈɡotas/

“gotas” means “drops” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

drops

Also: droplets
NounfA1
Large, clear blue raindrops falling against a soft light blue background.

📝 In Action

Siento unas gotas de lluvia.

A1

I feel a few drops of rain.

Había gotas de sudor en su frente.

A2

There were drops of sweat on his forehead.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gotitas (tiny drops)

Common Collocations

  • gotas de lluvia – raindrops
  • gotas de rocío – dewdrops

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser como dos gotas de agua – to be exactly alike

drops

Also: eye drops
NounfA2
A single drop of liquid falling from a glass dropper into a small puddle.

📝 In Action

Necesito gotas para los ojos porque los tengo secos.

A2

I need eye drops because my eyes are dry.

El doctor me recetó unas gotas para el oído.

B1

The doctor prescribed some ear drops for me.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • gotas oculares – eye drops
  • cuentagotas – dropper

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gotas" in Spanish:

droplets→drops→eye drops→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gotas

Question 1 of 1

If you want to say 'The raindrops are falling,' which is correct?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
gota(drop (singular)) — Noun
gotear(to drip) — Verb
goteo(dripping / leak) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'gutta,' which also means 'drop' or 'droplet.'

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: goutteItalian: goccia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'gotas' also a verb?

No. While it looks like a verb ending, the verb for 'to drip' is 'gotear.' The form for 'you drip' is 'goteas.' 'Gotas' is always a noun (a thing).

How do you say 'eye drops' specifically?

You can just say 'gotas para los ojos' (drops for the eyes).