relojes

reh-LOH-hes/reˈloxes/

“relojes” means “watches” in Spanish (time-telling devices worn on the wrist).

watches, clocks

Also: meters

Me encantan los relojes antiguos.

I love antique clocks.

Él tiene una colección de relojes suizos.

He has a collection of Swiss watches.

Los relojes de la torre suenan a las doce.

The tower clocks ring at twelve.

estar como un reloj – to be in perfect health or working order (plural usage: estar como relojes)

Words that translate to "relojes" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

relojería(watch shop or clockmaking) — Noun

relojero(watchmaker) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

despejesejes

📚 Etymology▼

From the Catalan word 'relotge', which comes from the Greek 'horologion', meaning 'something that tells the hour'.

First recorded: 14th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: horlogesEnglish: horology

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Is 'relojes' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should say 'los relojes' or 'esos relojes'.

Why is there an 'e' in 'relojes' compared to 'reloj'?

In Spanish, words ending in 'j' or other consonants usually need '-es' to become plural so that the word is easier to pronounce.