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tribus

tree-boos/ˈtɾiβus/

tribus means tribes in Spanish (social or ethnic groups).

tribes

Also: clans, subcultures
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A diverse group of people from different families standing together in a circle around a small campfire.

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Las tribus nómadas viajaban constantemente en busca de comida.

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The nomadic tribes traveled constantly in search of food.

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

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

Antiguamente, estas tribus compartían la misma lengua.

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In ancient times, these tribes shared the same language.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • clanes (clans)
  • comunidades (communities)

Common Collocations

  • tribus urbanasurban tribes (subcultures)
  • tribus indígenasindigenous tribes
  • jefes de las tribusheads of the tribes

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Words that translate to "tribus" in Spanish:

clanssubculturestribes

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From the Latin word 'tribus,' which the ancient Romans used to describe the original divisions of their people.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: tribesFrench: tribusItalian: tribù

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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.