tesoros

teh-SOH-rohs

treasures?valuable items like gold or gems, or things deeply cherished

Also:darlings?affectionate way to refer to loved ones, usually children

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Los piratas enterraron sus tesoros en la arena.

The pirates buried their treasures in the sand.

Esta biblioteca guarda grandes tesoros literarios.

This library keeps great literary treasures.

Mis nietos son mis tesoros.

My grandchildren are my treasures (my darlings).

To turn the single word 'tesoro' into 'tesoros,' we just add an 's' because it ends in a vowel.

Even if you are calling a group of girls 'tesoros,' the word stays masculine because it refers to the concept of a 'treasure' (the object).

Mistake: "Thinking 'tesoros' only refers to gold coins."

Correction: In Spanish, it is very common and natural to use 'tesoros' to refer to people you love or admire deeply.

Use 'tesoros' when describing hidden gems in a city, like a beautiful small park or a great secret restaurant.

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If someone says their children are 'mis tesoros,' what do they mean?

atesorar(to treasure or to hoard) - verb

tesorería(treasury) - noun

Is 'tesoros' used for both physical money and feelings?

Yes! You can use it for literal pirate gold, or for things with sentimental value like old photos or beloved family members.

What is the singular form of 'tesoros'?

The singular form is 'tesoro'.