mapas
MAH-pahs
๐ In Action
Necesitamos los mapas para encontrar el tesoro.
A1We need the maps to find the treasure.
Hay muchos mapas antiguos en la biblioteca.
A2There are many old maps in the library.
Los mapas de Google son muy precisos.
A1Google maps are very accurate.
๐ก Grammar Points
The 'A' Exception
Even though this word ends in 'a', it is a 'boy' word (masculine). Always use 'los' or 'unos' with it.
Making it Plural
To turn the single 'mapa' into 'mapas', just add an 's' to the end, just like in English!
โ Common Pitfalls
Gender Trap
Mistake: "las mapas"
Correction: los mapas
โญ Usage Tips
Digital vs. Paper
In modern Spanish, people use 'mapas' for both paper maps and the maps on your phone.
โ๏ธ Quick Practice
๐ก Quick Quiz: mapas
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with 'mapas'?
๐ More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'los mapas' and not 'las mapas'?
Spanish has a small group of words ending in -a that come from Greek and are masculine. 'Mapa' is one of these exceptions you just have to memorize!
Can I use 'mapas' for a GPS?
Yes! You can say 'Mirar los mapas en el mรณvil' to mean looking at maps on your phone.