Inklingo
A pair of simple, friendly metallic robots with visible joints and antennas standing on a brightly colored surface.

robots

roh-bots

nounmA1
robots?mechanical devices,automatons?self-operating machines
Also:machines?industrial context

📝 In Action

Los robots están programados para ensamblar coches.

A2

The robots are programmed to assemble cars.

En el futuro, tendremos más robots ayudándonos en casa.

A1

In the future, we will have more robots helping us at home.

La fábrica utiliza robots avanzados para la producción.

B1

The factory uses advanced robots for production.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • autómatas (automatons)
  • máquinas (machines)

Common Collocations

  • robots industrialesindustrial robots
  • programar robotsto program robots

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

Even though 'robots' ends in 's', the singular form is 'robot' (masculine). This means you must always use the masculine plural articles and adjectives: 'los robots', 'unos robots', 'robots inteligentes'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "Las robots son rápidas."

Correction: Los robots son rápidos. (Remember, it's a masculine noun, so everything describing it must be masculine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Simple Pluralization

The singular form is 'robot'. To make it plural, you simply add an 's', just like in English. This is easy to remember!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: robots

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish article is used before 'robots'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

robot(robot (singular)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'robots' the same in Spanish and English?

Yes, the spelling and meaning are identical. The only difference is the pronunciation, and the fact that in Spanish, the word is always masculine ('el robot' / 'los robots').