jeep
yeep
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un jeep para subir esa montaña.
A1We need a jeep to go up that mountain.
El jeep de mi tío es de color rojo.
A1My uncle's jeep is red.
En las zonas rurales, el jeep es el transporte principal.
A2In rural areas, the jeep is the main form of transport.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Even though it's an English word, 'jeep' is masculine. Use 'el' for one or 'los' for many.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'J' Sound
Mistake: "Pronouncing it like the Spanish 'j' (the raspy 'h' sound)."
Correction: In most Spanish-speaking places, it is pronounced like 'yeep' (with a 'y' sound) because it is borrowed from English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spelling Variations
You might occasionally see it spelled as 'yip' in some Latin American countries, especially when referring to the classic Willys models.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: jeep
Question 1 of 1
Which article should you use with 'jeep'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'jeep' a formal word?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in professional settings, though 'vehículo todoterreno' is more descriptive and formal.
How do you make 'jeep' plural?
Simply add an 's' to the end: 'los jeeps'.