mundos
/MOON-dohs/
worlds
Multiple physical planets, illustrating 'mundos' as 'worlds' or 'Earths'.
mundos(noun)
worlds
?physical planets or Earths
,universe(s)
?cosmic scope
realms
?in a fictional or cosmic sense
📝 In Action
Hay millones de mundos en el espacio.
A1There are millions of worlds in space.
Los científicos buscan vida en otros mundos.
A2Scientists are looking for life on other worlds.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
To make the singular noun 'mundo' plural, you simply add an '-s' because it ends in a vowel.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Accidentally Feminine
Mistake: "La mundos"
Correction: El mundo is masculine, so the plural is 'los mundos'. The article must match the noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Always Masculine
Remember that 'mundo' (and 'mundos') is one of the few Spanish nouns that ends in '-o' and is always masculine.
Different environments or spheres of interest, showing 'mundos' as different areas of life or experience.
mundos(noun)
different spheres
?different environments or areas of interest
,separate realms
?lifestyles or experiences that don't mix
social circles
?groups of people
📝 In Action
Ellos vienen de mundos completamente diferentes, pero se aman.
B1They come from completely different worlds (backgrounds), but they love each other.
El trabajo y la familia son dos mundos que a veces chocan.
B2Work and family are two spheres (or worlds) that sometimes clash.
💡 Grammar Points
Expressing Contrast
This plural form is often used with adjectives like 'diferentes' or 'opuestos' to emphasize a strong contrast between two things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Lifestyles
Use 'mundos' when talking about social class, professional life, or deeply contrasting personalities, just like in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mundos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mundos' to describe contrasting lifestyles or environments?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'mundos' masculine if it ends in 's'?
'Mundos' is the plural of 'mundo,' which is a masculine noun. In Spanish, the gender of a noun stays the same when it becomes plural. Since you say 'el mundo,' you must say 'los mundos'.
Can 'mundos' refer to a social group?
Yes, absolutely. When people say 'el mundo del arte' (the art world) or 'los mundos de la moda' (the worlds of fashion), they are referring to specific social or professional groups.