guerreros
/gheh-RREH-rohs/
warriors
Guerreros, meaning "warriors," are depicted here as historical fighters ready for conflict.
guerreros(noun)
warriors
?historical or fictional fighters
fighters
?people engaged in battle
,soldiers
?military personnel (often historical)
📝 In Action
Los guerreros espartanos eran temidos por toda Grecia.
B1The Spartan warriors were feared throughout all of Greece.
En la película, un grupo de guerreros defiende su aldea.
A2In the movie, a group of warriors defends their village.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'guerrero.' You use it when talking about two or more male fighters, or a mixed-gender group.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La guerreros (using 'la' which is feminine)"
Correction: Use the masculine plural article: 'Los guerreros' (The warriors).
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond Battle
You can sometimes use 'guerreros' figuratively to describe people who fight hard for a cause, like 'guerreros de la justicia' (warriors for justice).
When used as an adjective, guerreros means "warlike," describing the disposition of a group focused on conflict and readiness.
guerreros(adjective)
warlike
?describing a group's disposition
fighting
?describing spirits or intentions
📝 In Action
Los pueblos guerreros dominaron la región por siglos.
B2The warlike peoples dominated the region for centuries.
Tenían unos espíritus guerreros muy difíciles de doblegar.
B2They had very fighting spirits that were difficult to break.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'guerreros' must match the noun it describes. Since it ends in '-os,' it describes a masculine, plural noun (like 'pueblos' or 'espíritus').
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
This adjective usually goes after the noun it describes: 'los pueblos guerreros.' Putting it before the noun ('los guerreros pueblos') sounds more literary or poetic.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guerreros
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'guerreros' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es el singular de 'guerreros'?
The singular form is 'guerrero' (one male warrior or fighter).
Why does 'guerreros' start with 'gu'?
The 'gu' spelling, pronounced like a hard 'g' (as in 'go'), reflects its ancient Germanic origins, which often used this sound combination.