mensajes
men-SAH-hes
📝 In Action
Tengo que responder a todos mis mensajes de WhatsApp.
A1I have to reply to all my WhatsApp messages.
El presidente envió mensajes de apoyo a la comunidad.
B1The president sent messages of support to the community.
¿Dejaste mensajes en el buzón de voz?
A2Did you leave messages on the voicemail?
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Since the singular form is 'el mensaje' (masculine), the plural form 'mensajes' must be used with masculine articles like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).
Plural Formation
To make 'mensaje' plural, you simply add '-s' because it ends in a vowel, making it 'mensajes'. This is a standard rule for Spanish nouns.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: "La mensajes"
Correction: Los mensajes. Remember that 'mensaje' is one of those Spanish words ending in '-e' that is masculine, not feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital vs. Physical
While 'mensajes' covers everything from formal communiqués to notes, in modern contexts, it almost always refers to digital texts or emails unless specified otherwise.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mensajes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'mensajes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'mensajes' siempre plural?
Sí, 'mensajes' es la forma plural. Si quieres hablar de uno solo, debes usar 'un mensaje' o 'el mensaje'.
How is 'mensajes' different from 'noticias'?
'Mensajes' refers to specific communications sent between people (like a text or a note). 'Noticias' refers to general information or current events (like 'the news').