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How to Say "codes" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcodesis códigosB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
systems of rules or laws
A thick, authoritative book resting on a pedestal, featuring a simple icon of balanced scales on its cover, symbolizing a system of rules or laws.

Examples

Todos los países tienen códigos civiles diferentes.

All countries have different civil codes (laws).

Los códigos de etiqueta varían mucho entre culturas.

The codes of etiquette (rules of behavior) vary a lot between cultures.

Debemos respetar los códigos de vestimenta del evento.

We must respect the dress codes for the event.

Always Plural Masculine

Remember that 'códigos' is the plural form of the masculine noun 'código.' You must use masculine articles and adjectives with it (los códigos, códigos nuevos).

Confusing Gender

Mistake:La códigos son importantes.

Correction: Los códigos son importantes. (The word 'código' is masculine.)

Other Meanings ofcódigos

códigoscan also mean:

  • identification numbers or keys(A2)

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