teléfonos
teh-LEH-foh-nohs
📝 In Action
Todos los estudiantes deben apagar sus teléfonos durante la clase.
A1All the students must turn off their phones during class.
¿Cuántos teléfonos hay en tu casa? ¿Dos o tres?
A1How many telephones are there in your house? Two or three?
La tienda vende teléfonos de diferentes marcas y colores.
A2The store sells phones of different brands and colors.
Necesitamos cargar los teléfonos antes del viaje largo.
A1We need to charge the phones before the long trip.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Since the singular word 'teléfono' is masculine (el teléfono), the plural 'teléfonos' is also masculine. Remember to use masculine articles and adjectives with it, like 'los' or 'unos'.
Plural Rule
To make the plural of most Spanish nouns that end in a vowel (like 'o'), you simply add '-s'. Teléfono becomes teléfonos.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "Las teléfonos son caros."
Correction: Los teléfonos son caros. The word 'teléfonos' is masculine, so use 'los' (the plural masculine article).
⭐ Usage Tips
Singular vs. Plural
If you are referring to the general concept of communication by phone, use the singular 'teléfono'. If you mean multiple physical devices, use 'teléfonos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: teléfonos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the article with 'teléfonos'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'teléfonos' the only way to say 'phones' in Spanish?
No. While 'teléfonos' is universally understood, when referring specifically to mobile devices, many countries prefer synonyms. In Spain, you often hear 'móviles,' and in much of Latin America, you hear 'celulares'.
Is 'teléfonos' masculine or feminine?
It is a masculine plural noun. You must use masculine words with it, like 'los teléfonos' (the phones) or 'muchos teléfonos' (many phones).