ingleses
/een-GLEH-sehs/
English people
This illustrates two people from England, referred to as 'ingleses'.
ingleses(Noun)
English people
?referring to the inhabitants of England
Englishmen
?referring specifically to males or a mixed group
📝 In Action
Los ingleses son conocidos por su puntualidad.
A1The English are known for their punctuality.
¿Cuántos ingleses asistieron a la reunión internacional?
A2How many English people attended the international meeting?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plurality
This form is masculine plural. It is used when referring to a group of men, or a mixed group of men and women. If you refer only to women, you must use 'inglesas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Capitalization
Mistake: "Using 'Ingleses' with a capital 'I'."
Correction: In Spanish, nationalities are generally not capitalized, so write 'ingleses', not 'Ingleses'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Article
When using 'ingleses' as a noun to refer to the group in general, you almost always need the definite article 'los' (Los ingleses...).
These are 'ingleses' (English) objects, such as these famous buses.
ingleses(Adjective)
English
?describing plural masculine objects
British
?in some contexts, though 'británicos' is more precise for 'British'
📝 In Action
Ellos leyeron varios libros ingleses durante el verano.
A1They read several English books during the summer.
Necesitamos traductores para los documentos ingleses.
A2We need translators for the English documents.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'ingleses' must agree in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with the noun it describes. For feminine plural nouns, use 'inglesas' (e.g., 'revistas inglesas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Word Order
Mistake: "Placing the adjective before the noun unnecessarily: 'ingleses libros'."
Correction: Nationalities usually go AFTER the noun they describe: 'libros ingleses'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ingleses
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ingleses' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'ingleses' versus 'británicos'?
Use 'ingleses' specifically for things or people from England. Use 'británicos' (British) for things or people from the entire United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). They are not always interchangeable.
Does 'ingleses' ever refer to the English language?
No. When referring to the English language itself, you use the singular masculine noun 'el inglés' (The English). 'Ingleses' only refers to multiple people or things.