nacionales
/nah-syo-NAH-lehs/
national
The word 'nacionales' can describe things related to an entire country.
nacionales(adjective)
national
?related to an entire country
domestic
?referring to flights or home-grown products
📝 In Action
Hay muchos días festivos nacionales en España.
A2There are many national holidays in Spain.
Los vuelos nacionales salen de la Terminal 4.
A2The domestic flights leave from Terminal 4.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are describing a group of men, a group of women, or a mix of both. You don't need to change the ending to 'as'!
⭐ Usage Tips
Travel Tip
When at an airport in a Spanish-speaking country, look for 'Vuelos Nacionales' if you are flying to another city within that same country.
As a noun, 'nacionales' refers to the citizens or nationals of a specific country.
nacionales(noun)
nationals
?citizens of a specific country
citizens
?people belonging to a nation
📝 In Action
La embajada protege a sus nacionales en el extranjero.
B2The embassy protects its nationals abroad.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Adjectives as Nouns
In Spanish, you can turn an adjective like 'national' into a noun just by putting 'los' in front of it to mean 'the people of that nation.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nacionales
Question 1 of 2
If you are at an airport in Mexico and want to fly to Cancun, which sign should you follow?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nacionales' only for people?
No! It is most commonly used as an adjective to describe things like teams, products, news, or laws that belong to a specific country.
What is the singular form?
The singular form is 'nacional'. You just add '-es' to make it plural because the word ends in a consonant.