torres
TOH-rrehs (Roll the 'rr' sound strongly)
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Las torres de la iglesia son visibles desde lejos.
A1The church towers are visible from far away.
Hay muchas torres de apartamentos nuevas en esa zona.
B1There are many new apartment high-rises in that area.
Moví mis dos torres al centro del tablero para atacar.
B2I moved my two rooks to the center of the board to attack.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
'Torres' is the plural of 'torre' (tower). Since 'torre' ends in a vowel ('e'), you just add '-s' to make it plural.
Feminine Gender
The word 'torres' is always feminine, so you must use feminine words with it, like 'las' (the) or 'esas' (those), and feminine adjectives, like 'altas' (tall).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "Decir 'los torres' (using the masculine plural article)."
Correction: Always use the feminine plural article: 'las torres'. Remember the singular 'la torre' is feminine!
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are talking about buildings, it means 'towers.' If you are talking about the game of chess, it means 'rooks.' The context usually makes the meaning clear.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: torres
Question 1 of 2
Which English word is NOT a translation for 'torres'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Torres' a common Spanish name?
Yes, 'Torres' is a very common Spanish surname. It is a 'toponymic' name, meaning it originated from a place—specifically, a person who lived near a tower, castle, or tall structure.
How do I know if 'torres' means buildings or chess pieces?
Context is the key! If the sentence mentions a city, history, or architecture, it means buildings. If it mentions 'ajedrez' (chess) or moving pieces on a board, it means 'rooks'.