seguidores
/seh-gee-DOH-rehs/
followers
Depicting the large number of followers a person can accumulate on social media.
📝 In Action
Mi hermana tiene diez mil seguidores en TikTok.
A1My sister has ten thousand followers on TikTok.
¿Cuántos seguidores necesitas para verificar tu cuenta?
A2How many followers do you need to verify your account?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
Since 'seguidores' ends in -es, it is the plural form. It is a masculine noun, but it can refer to a mixed group of male and female followers.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular
Mistake: "Using *seguidor* when talking about a group."
Correction: Always use the plural *seguidores* when referring to multiple people, just like in English you say 'followers'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern Usage
This is the default meaning in contemporary, casual Spanish. If you say 'seguidores,' people will assume you mean social media followers unless you add context.
Illustrating the concept of adherents or disciples who follow a specific group or belief system.
seguidores(Noun)
adherents
?of a group or belief
supporters
?political or philosophical
,disciples
?historical or religious
📝 In Action
Los seguidores del filósofo se reunieron para debatir su legado.
B2The followers (adherents) of the philosopher gathered to debate his legacy.
El líder político perdió muchos seguidores después del escándalo.
B1The political leader lost many supporters after the scandal.
💡 Grammar Points
The Root Verb
Remember that 'seguidores' comes from the verb seguir (to follow). If you know how to use seguir, you understand the core meaning of this noun.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with *Segundos*
Mistake: "Pronouncing 'seguidores' too quickly and mistaking it for *segundos* (seconds)."
Correction: Focus on the middle syllable: *se-gui-DO-res*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
When discussing history, religion, or serious politics, use 'seguidores' to mean 'adherents' or 'disciples'—people who truly believe in the cause.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: seguidores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'seguidores' in its modern, social media context?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'seguidores' masculine or feminine?
'Seguidores' is a masculine plural noun. However, it is used to refer to any group of followers, regardless of their gender. If you want to refer specifically to an all-female group, you would use 'seguidoras'.
What is the singular form of 'seguidores'?
The singular forms are *seguidor* (if the follower is male) and *seguidora* (if the follower is female). If you don't know the gender of the person, the masculine form (*seguidor*) is the general default.