How to Say "iris" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “iris” is “iris” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
colored part of the eye
Examples
El color del iris de mi hijo es verde claro.
The color of my son's iris is light green.
El iris es lo que da color a nuestros ojos.
The iris is what gives color to our eyes.
Gender Rule
Even though 'iris' ends in -s, it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el iris'.
Plural Form
The plural form of 'iris' is the same as the singular: 'los iris'. This word always stays the same, even when talking about two eyes.
Incorrect Plural
Mistake: “Los irises”
Correction: Los iris. You do not add '-es' to form the plural; the word is already pluralized by the article 'los'.
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