ropas
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📝 In Action
Necesito lavar mis ropas sucias antes de viajar.
A1I need to wash my dirty clothes before traveling.
Las ropas de invierno están guardadas en el armario superior.
A2The winter clothes are stored in the top closet.
La tienda vendía ropas finas y accesorios de lujo.
B1The store sold fine garments and luxury accessories.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Even though 'ropas' means 'clothes' (which can be masculine in English), the word is feminine plural in Spanish. Always use feminine articles and adjectives: 'las ropas bonitas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Singular vs. Plural
Mistake: "Using 'ropa' when you mean individual items, especially in older contexts or formal writing."
Correction: While 'ropa' is a general collective word for 'clothing,' 'ropas' specifically refers to multiple separate pieces (shirts, pants, etc.). Both are correct, but 'ropa' is more common for the general concept.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Ropa' for General Clothing
In everyday conversation, it's often more natural to use the singular collective noun 'ropa' (e.g., 'Tengo mucha ropa' — I have a lot of clothes), reserving 'ropas' for when you want to emphasize the distinct items.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ropas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ropas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ropa' and 'ropas'?
'Ropa' is a singular word that is used collectively to mean 'clothing' in general (like 'furniture' in English). 'Ropas' is the plural form, and it specifically refers to multiple distinct items of clothing (garments). Both are correct, but 'ropa' is more common in daily speech.