redes
/REH-dehs/
social media
Redes can refer to social media platforms and digital connectivity.
redes(noun)
social media
?digital platforms like Instagram or TikTok
networks
?internet or communication systems
📝 In Action
No paso mucho tiempo en las redes.
A1I don't spend much time on social media.
Ella trabaja como gestora de redes sociales.
B1She works as a social media manager.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Power
'Redes' is the plural form of 'red' (net). When talking about the internet or social media, Spanish speakers almost always use the plural 'las redes'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Short and Sweet
While the full term is 'redes sociales,' most people just say 'las redes' to refer to social media in general.
Redes often refers to physical nets used for fishing or sports.
redes(noun)
nets
?physical mesh used for fishing or sports
traps
?figurative nets used to catch someone
📝 In Action
Los pescadores están reparando sus redes.
A2The fishermen are repairing their nets.
El balón tocó la red.
A1The ball touched the net.
Redes also describes infrastructure systems like electrical or transport grids.
📝 In Action
Las redes eléctricas fallaron durante la tormenta.
B2The electrical grids failed during the storm.
Hay una gran red de transporte en la ciudad.
B1There is a large transport network in the city.
⭐ Usage Tips
Think Connections
Use 'redes' whenever you are talking about many things connected together, like train lines or power cables.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: redes
Question 1 of 1
If someone says 'Publico mucho en las redes,' what are they talking about?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'redes' always feminine?
Yes, 'redes' is always feminine. You should always use 'las' or 'unas' with it (e.g., las redes sociales).
What is the singular form of 'redes'?
The singular form is 'red'. Because it ends in a consonant, we add '-es' to make it plural.