síntomas
SEEN-toh-mahs
/ˈsintomas/
📝 In Action
El doctor preguntó cuáles eran mis síntomas.
A2The doctor asked what my symptoms were.
Los síntomas de la alergia desaparecieron con la medicina.
B1The allergy symptoms disappeared with the medicine.
Si tienes síntomas de gripe, quédate en casa.
A2If you have flu symptoms, stay home.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Ending in '-a'
Even though this word ends in '-as' (the plural form), its singular form 'síntoma' is masculine. This means you must use masculine articles and adjectives: 'los síntomas claros' (the clear symptoms).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender Assumption
Mistake: “La síntomas”
Correction: Los síntomas. Remember that while most Spanish words ending in '-a' are feminine, 'síntoma' is one of the important exceptions that is masculine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Usage
In Spanish, we often use the verb 'tener' (to have) when talking about symptoms: 'Tengo síntomas de resfriado' (I have cold symptoms).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: síntomas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'síntomas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'síntomas' ends in 'as', why is it masculine?
'Síntoma' is an exception to the general rule. It comes from Greek and retains its masculine gender in Spanish, just like other common words like 'problema' (problem) and 'tema' (topic). Always use 'los síntomas'.