A diverse group of people from different families standing together in a circle around a small campfire.

tribus

tree-boos

nounfB1

tribes?social or ethnic groups

Also:clans?extended family groups,subcultures?referring to 'urban tribes' like skaters or goths

📝 In Action

Las tribus nómadas viajaban constantemente en busca de comida.

The nomadic tribes traveled constantly in search of food.

En las grandes ciudades hay muchas tribus urbanas con estilos diferentes.

In big cities, there are many urban tribes with different styles.

Antiguamente, estas tribus compartían la misma lengua.

In ancient times, these tribes shared the same language.

Word Connections

Synonyms

clanes (clans)
comunidades (communities)

Common Collocations

tribus urbanas – urban tribes (subcultures)
tribus indígenas – indigenous tribes
jefes de las tribus – heads of the tribes

💡 Grammar Points

A feminine word ending in 'u'

Most words ending in 'u' are masculine, but 'tribu' is feminine. Even in its plural form 'tribus,' you must use feminine words with it, like 'las' or 'muchas.'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender confusion

Mistake: "los tribus"

Correction: las tribus

⭐ Usage Tips

Modern usage

Use the phrase 'tribus urbanas' to describe groups of young people with shared interests, like 'punks' or 'gamers.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tribus

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Which article is correct for 'tribus'?

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Word Family

tribu(tribe) - noun

tribal(tribal) - adjective

tribalismo(tribalism) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tribus' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine (las tribus), which is unusual for words ending in 'u'.

What does 'tribus urbanas' mean?

It refers to modern subcultures or groups of people in a city who share the same clothing style, music tastes, or ideologies.