tiburones
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Los tiburones nadan muy rápido en el mar.
A1Sharks swim very fast in the sea.
Hay diferentes especies de tiburones en el Caribe.
A2There are different species of sharks in the Caribbean.
En el mundo de los negocios, hay muchos tiburones que solo buscan dinero.
B2In the business world, there are many sharks who only look for money.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Plurals
Since the singular form 'tiburón' ends in a consonant ('n'), you add '-es' to make it plural: 'tiburón' becomes 'tiburones'. Remember that the accent mark disappears in the plural form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La tiburones"
Correction: Los tiburones. Although the word refers to an animal, it is a masculine noun and always uses the masculine article 'los'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
Just like in English, 'tiburones' can be used figuratively to describe people who are aggressive, ruthless, or very successful in business or finance.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tiburones
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'tiburones' figuratively (not referring to the animal)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'tiburones' not have an accent mark, but 'tiburón' does?
Spanish spelling rules require 'tiburón' (ending in 'n') to have an accent mark because the stress naturally falls on the last syllable. When you add '-es' to make it plural ('tiburones'), the stress shifts back one syllable, making the word follow the standard stress pattern, so the written accent is no longer needed.
Is 'tiburones' the only word for sharks?
Yes, 'tiburones' is the standard, most common word. In some specific regions or for scientific purposes, you might hear other names for particular species, but 'tiburón' is the universal term.