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internos

/in-TER-nohs/

internal

A simplified cross-section view of a large, brightly colored red heart showing the internal chambers and valves.

Visualizing something 'internal' or within a body.

internos(Adjective)

mB1

internal

?

within a system or body

,

inner

?

relating to feelings or thoughts

Also:

intrinsic

?

inherent quality

📝 In Action

Debemos resolver los problemas internos de la organización primero.

B1

We must solve the internal problems of the organization first.

Sus conflictos internos eran difíciles de manejar.

B2

His inner conflicts were difficult to manage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • interiores (interior)
  • privados (private)

Antonyms

  • externos (external)

Common Collocations

  • asuntos internos – internal affairs

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'internos' ends in '-os', it must describe masculine plural nouns (like 'problemas' or 'asuntos').

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Emotional

Use 'interno' for formal organizational structures (like a company's rules) and also for deep, personal feelings ('sentimientos internos').

Two young adults, a man and a woman, wearing light blue scrubs and white lab coats, standing next to each other in a clean, brightly lit hospital hallway.

Depicting 'interns' or professional trainees.

internos(Noun)

mB1

interns

?

trainees, usually medical or professional

Also:

residents

?

hospital residents

📝 In Action

Los internos del hospital tienen turnos muy largos.

B1

The hospital interns have very long shifts.

Dos nuevos internos se unieron al equipo de cirugía.

B2

Two new interns joined the surgery team.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • becarios (trainees/scholarship holders)

Common Collocations

  • médicos internos – medical interns

💡 Grammar Points

People Who Stay Inside

This noun refers to people who live or work inside an institution (like a hospital or a boarding school) for a specific period of training or residency.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

In a medical setting, 'internos' almost always means 'interns' or 'junior doctors in residency'.

A single figure wearing a simple, gray uniform standing behind two thick, stylized vertical bars in a sparsely lit room.

Illustrating 'inmates' or prisoners.

internos(Noun)

mC1

inmates

?

prisoners

,

residents

?

of a boarding school or institution

Also:

boarders

?

at a school

📝 In Action

La policía realizó un registro entre los internos de la cárcel.

C1

The police carried out a search among the inmates of the prison.

Los internos del colegio tienen un horario estricto.

B2

The boarding school residents have a strict schedule.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reclusos (inmates/prisoners)

💡 Grammar Points

Context Shift

This meaning is related to the verb 'internar' (to confine or admit) and often appears in formal contexts like law enforcement or education.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: internos

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation best fits 'Los asuntos internos del gobierno no son públicos'?

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Word Family

interno(internal (singular), intern) - adjective/noun
interna(internal (feminine), female intern) - adjective/noun
internar(to hospitalize, to confine) - verb
internado(boarding school, confinement) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'interno' and 'interior'?

Both mean 'inside' or 'internal.' 'Interior' usually refers to physical space (the 'interior' of a house). 'Interno' often refers to structure, feelings, or systems (the 'internal' regulations of a business or 'inner' feelings).

How do I make 'internos' feminine?

To describe feminine plural nouns or female groups, change the ending to 'as': 'internas'. For example, 'las reglas internas' (the internal rules) or 'las internas' (the female interns).