📝 In Action
Las serpientes tienen escamas.
A1Snakes have scales.
Hay muchas serpientes en ese bosque, ten cuidado.
A2There are many snakes in that forest, be careful.
En la mitología, las serpientes a menudo representan sabiduría o peligro.
B1In mythology, serpents often represent wisdom or danger.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
This word is the plural form. The singular is 'serpiente' (one snake). Remember that nouns ending in 'e' simply add 's' to become plural.
Feminine Noun Rule
'Serpientes' is always feminine, so you must use 'las' (the) or 'unas' (some) before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: "Los serpientes"
Correction: Las serpientes. Even though the word ends in 's', the singular 'serpiente' is feminine, and it keeps that gender in the plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
Like in English, 'serpientes' can be used figuratively to describe people who are treacherous, deceitful, or untrustworthy.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: serpientes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'serpientes'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'serpientes' used figuratively, like 'snakes' in English?
Yes, absolutely. You can use 'serpientes' to describe people who are sneaky, backstabbing, or untrustworthy, just as you would use the term figuratively in English.