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internos

in-TER-nohsinˈteɾnos

internal, inner

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

📝 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

Antonyms

  • externos (external)

Common Collocations

  • asuntos internos – internal affairs

interns

Also: residents
NounmB1
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.

📝 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

inmates, residents

Also: boarders
NounmC1formal
A single figure wearing a simple, gray uniform standing behind two thick, stylized vertical bars in a sparsely lit room.

📝 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)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "internos" in Spanish:

boarders→inmates→interns→intrinsic→residents→

✏️ 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▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
externosmodernos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *internus*, meaning 'inward' or 'inside'. The meaning evolved to describe people who are kept or reside inside a building for a specific reason (training or confinement).

First recorded: 15th century (as 'interno')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: internoPortuguese: interno

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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).