tribus
“tribus” means “tribes” in Spanish (social or ethnic groups).
tribes
Also: clans, subcultures
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Las tribus nómadas viajaban constantemente en busca de comida.
B1The nomadic tribes traveled constantly in search of food.
En las grandes ciudades hay muchas tribus urbanas con estilos diferentes.
B1In big cities, there are many urban tribes with different styles.
Antiguamente, estas tribus compartían la misma lengua.
B1In ancient times, these tribes shared the same language.
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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
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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.