objeto

oh-BHEH-toh

nounmA1

object?physical item,thing?general item

Also:item?piece of merchandise or collection

📝 In Action

Encontré un objeto extraño en el jardín.

I found a strange object in the garden.

Este objeto de cerámica es muy frágil.

This ceramic object is very fragile.

¿Puedes pasarme ese objeto que está sobre la mesa?

Can you pass me that thing that is on the table?

Word Connections

Synonyms

cosa (thing)
artículo (article, item)

Common Collocations

objeto volador no identificado (OVNI) – unidentified flying object (UFO)
objeto de valor – valuable object

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

Remember that 'objeto' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it, and any describing words (adjectives) must also end in -o (e.g., 'el objeto rojo').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun/Verb

Mistake: "Using 'objeto' (the noun) when you mean 'objetar' (to object)."

Correction: Use 'objetar' for the action of opposing something; 'objeto' is usually the physical thing.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Cosa' vs. 'Objeto'

'Cosa' is more informal and general, like 'stuff' or 'thing.' 'Objeto' is slightly more formal and emphasizes the physical nature or structure of the item.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: objeto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'objeto' to mean 'purpose'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

objetivo(objective/goal (noun/adjective)) - adjective

objetar(to object) - verb

objeción(objection) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'objeto' and 'cosa'?

'Cosa' is very casual and means 'thing' or 'stuff.' 'Objeto' is slightly more formal and emphasizes that the item is a distinct, definable physical thing.

¿Es 'objeto' un verbo?

The word 'objeto' itself is the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense of the verb 'objetar' (to object). However, the most common use of 'objeto' is the masculine noun meaning 'physical thing.'