romanos
/roh-MAH-nohs/
Roman
These architectural features are Romanos (Roman), describing their style and origin.
romanos(adjective)
Roman
?describing things or people (masculine plural)
relating to Rome
?historical reference
📝 In Action
Los números romanos se usan a menudo en los relojes antiguos.
B1Roman numerals are often used on old clocks.
Estudiamos los antiguos rituales romanos en clase de historia.
B1We studied the ancient Roman rituals in history class.
Estos arcos romanos son impresionantes.
A2These Roman arches are impressive.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'romanos' must match the thing it describes. Since it ends in '-os', it describes masculine, plural things (like 'templos' or 'números').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender
Mistake: "Decir 'las ruinas romanos'."
Correction: Say 'las ruinas romanas'. Remember 'ruinas' (ruins) is feminine and plural, so the adjective must change to 'romanas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Capital R
When referring to things originating from the city or empire of Rome, it is usually lowercased in Spanish unless it is part of a proper name.
These two historical figures represent the Romanos (Romans), citizens of the Roman Empire.
romanos(noun)
Romans
?people from Rome or citizens of the Roman Empire
natives of Rome
?city residents
📝 In Action
Los romanos construyeron un imperio que duró siglos.
A2The Romans built an empire that lasted centuries.
Muchos romanos modernos hablan italiano y dialectos locales.
B1Many modern Romans speak Italian and local dialects.
Los primeros romanos eran agricultores y soldados.
A2The first Romans were farmers and soldiers.
💡 Grammar Points
Referring to Mixed Groups
When referring to a group that includes both men and women (e.g., all citizens of Rome), Spanish uses the masculine plural form, 'los romanos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Definite Article
When using 'romanos' to mean 'the Romans' (people in general), you almost always need the definite article 'los' before it: 'Los romanos inventaron...'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: romanos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'romanos' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'romanos' sometimes capitalized and sometimes not?
In Spanish, words referring to nationality or origin (like 'romano') are generally written in lowercase. You only capitalize it if it's the start of a sentence or part of a proper noun (like the name of an organization or a specific historical period).
How do I know if 'romanos' means the people or just describes something?
If it has the article 'los' right before it ('Los romanos'), it almost always means the people (The Romans). If it follows another noun ('teatros romanos'), it is describing that thing (Roman theaters).