sombreros
som-BREH-rohs
📝 In Action
Me gustan mucho tus sombreros nuevos.
A1I really like your new hats.
En verano, los sombreros son necesarios para el sol.
A1In summer, hats are necessary for the sun.
Los caballeros siempre llevaban sombreros en el pasado.
A2Gentlemen always wore hats in the past.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
Since 'sombrero' ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to the end to talk about more than one.
Matching the 'the'
Because 'sombreros' is a masculine plural word, you must use 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some) with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Hat vs. Cap
Mistake: "Using 'sombreros' for baseball caps."
Correction: Use 'gorras' for baseball caps; 'sombreros' usually have a brim that goes all the way around.
⭐ Usage Tips
More than just Mexico
While many English speakers think of the giant Mexican hat, in Spanish, 'sombreros' refers to any style of hat with a brim, like a fedora or a sun hat.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sombreros
Question 1 of 2
What is the literal meaning hidden inside the word 'sombreros'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sombreros' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine. You should always use masculine words like 'los', 'estos', or 'muchos' when describing them.
Can I use 'sombreros' to mean umbrellas?
No, although they both provide shade, an umbrella is a 'paraguas' (for rain) or a 'sombrilla' (for sun).