judíos
/hoo-DEE-ohs/
Jews
In this context, 'judíos' refers to Jewish people.
📝 In Action
Los judíos celebran el Sabbat cada semana.
B1Jews celebrate the Sabbath every week.
Había muchos judíos viviendo en Toledo durante la Edad Media.
B2There were many Jewish people living in Toledo during the Middle Ages.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Even when referring to a mixed group of men and women, Spanish uses the masculine plural form, 'judíos', to refer to the group as a whole.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Singular Form
Remember the singular forms are 'judío' (masculine) and 'judía' (feminine).
'Judíos' used as an adjective means relating to Judaism or Jewish culture.
📝 In Action
Estudiamos los ritos judíos en la clase de historia.
B1We studied the Jewish rites in history class.
Los calendarios judíos son diferentes al nuestro.
B2The Jewish calendars are different from ours.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
As an adjective, 'judíos' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine), such as 'libros judíos' (Jewish books).
In Spain, 'judíos' is also the common name for green beans.
📝 In Action
De segundo plato, pedí unos judíos con jamón.
A2For the second course, I ordered some green beans with ham.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: judíos
Question 1 of 2
¿Qué significa 'judíos' en el contexto de la cocina española?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'judíos' y 'judías'?
As a reference to people, 'judíos' is the masculine plural (used for a mixed group or men), and 'judías' is the feminine plural (used only for groups of women). When referring to the food, 'judías' (feminine) is the standard word for beans in Spain, but 'judíos' (masculine) is sometimes used informally or regionally for the same vegetable.