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plural

ploo-RAHL/pluˈɾal/

plural

Also: plural form
NounmA1
A row of three identical red apples sitting on a clean surface.

📝 In Action

¿Cuál es el plural de la palabra 'mesa'?

A1

What is the plural of the word 'mesa'?

En español, el plural de 'luz' es 'luces'.

A2

In Spanish, the plural of 'luz' is 'luces'.

Muchos estudiantes olvidan poner el adjetivo en plural.

B1

Many students forget to put the adjective in the plural form.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pluralidad (plurality)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • número plural – plural number
  • en plural – in plural
  • formar el plural – to form the plural

diverse, pluralistic

Also: multiple
A collection of various fruits including a banana, a bunch of grapes, a pear, and an orange.

📝 In Action

Vivimos en una sociedad plural y democrática.

B2

We live in a diverse and democratic society.

Es necesario tener una visión plural del conflicto.

C1

It is necessary to have a multi-faceted view of the conflict.

La radio ofrece una programación plural para todos los gustos.

B2

The radio station offers diverse programming for all tastes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • uniforme (uniform)
  • único (unique/single)

Common Collocations

  • sociedad plural – pluralistic society
  • opinión plural – diverse opinion

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "plural" in Spanish:

diverse→multiple→plural→plural form→pluralistic→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: plural

Question 1 of 3

¿Cuál es el plural de la palabra 'canción'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pluralidad(plurality/diversity) — Noun
pluralizar(to pluralize) — Verb
pluralismo(pluralism) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'pluralis', which relates to 'plus' meaning 'more'. It has been used in Spanish since the language's early development to describe quantities greater than one.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pluralFrench: plurielItalian: plurale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'plural' change if the noun is feminine?

No. Whether you are describing a masculine noun (el grupo plural) or a feminine noun (la sociedad plural), the word 'plural' stays exactly the same.

How do I make the plural of words ending in 'í' or 'ú'?

Usually, you add 'es'. For example, 'rubí' becomes 'rubíes' and 'tabú' becomes 'tabúes', though in casual speech, some people just add 's'.

Are there any words that are always plural?

Yes! Just like in English with 'scissors', Spanish has words like 'paraguas' (umbrella) and 'vacaciones' (vacation) that are almost always used in their plural form.