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Los osos polares viven en climas muy fríos.
A1Polar bears live in very cold climates.
Vimos dos osos pardos buscando comida en el bosque.
A2We saw two brown bears looking for food in the forest.
Mi hermana colecciona osos de peluche de todos los tamaños.
A1My sister collects teddy bears of all sizes.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Formation
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'oso' (bear). To make a noun plural in Spanish, you usually just add an '-s' if it ends in a vowel, like here.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'las osos' or 'unas osos'."
Correction: Since 'oso' is a masculine noun, its plural form 'osos' must be used with masculine articles: 'los osos' (the bears) or 'unos osos' (some bears).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Diminutive
To refer to a bear cub or a small, cute bear (like a teddy bear), you often use the diminutive form: 'osito' (plural: 'ositos').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: osos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'osos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'oso' and 'osos'?
'Oso' is the singular form, meaning 'one bear.' 'Osos' is the plural form, meaning 'multiple bears' (two or more).
Does 'osos' have any other meanings?
The singular word 'oso' can be the 'yo' form of the verb 'osar' (I dare). However, 'osos' itself is almost exclusively used as the plural noun for the animal (bears).