italianos
/ee-tah-lee-AH-nohs/
Italians
Italians (group of people, mixed gender).
📝 In Action
Los italianos son conocidos por su pasión por la vida.
A1Italians are known for their passion for life.
Muchos italianos viven en esta ciudad, así que hay buenas pizzerías.
A2Many Italians live in this city, so there are good pizzerias.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural for Groups
Even if a group includes both men and women, Spanish uses the masculine plural form ('italianos') to refer to the whole group.
Using the Article
When talking about the group of people in general, you usually need 'los' (the) before the nationality: 'Los italianos aman el fútbol'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Omitting the Article
Mistake: "Italianos tienen buena moda."
Correction: Los italianos tienen buena moda. (You usually need 'los' when talking about the group generally.)
⭐ Usage Tips
From Singular to Plural
This word comes from the singular 'italiano' (one Italian man) simply by adding '-s' to make it plural.
Italian (describing plural masculine nouns).
italianos(adjective)
Italian
?describing plural masculine nouns
of Italian origin
?indicating source
📝 In Action
Compramos unos quesos italianos deliciosos.
A1We bought some delicious Italian cheeses.
Sus diseños favoritos son los italianos.
A2His favorite designs are the Italian ones.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Adjectives must match the noun they describe. Since this form ends in '-os', it describes a masculine noun that is plural, like 'libros' or 'zapatos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mismatched Gender
Mistake: "Comimos pastas italianos."
Correction: Comimos pastas italianas. (The adjective must be feminine plural 'italianas' to match the feminine plural noun 'pastas'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Adjectives of nationality usually go after the noun they describe: 'los vinos italianos', not 'los italianos vinos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: italianos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'italianos' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'Italian women'?
You would use the feminine plural form, 'italianas'. However, if you are talking about a group of 10 Italian women and 1 Italian man, you must switch back to the masculine form, 'italianos'.