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How to Say "objects" in Spanish

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objetos

oh-BHEH-tohsoˈxetos

nounA1general
Use 'objetos' for general, tangible items or possessions that you can hold or pack.
A simple colorful storybook illustration featuring four distinct physical items: a red ball, a blue book, a yellow cup, and a brown wooden block, arranged together.

Examples

Guarda todos tus objetos de valor en la caja fuerte.

Keep all your valuables in the safe.

Necesito empacar todos mis objetos personales antes de mudarme.

I need to pack all my personal objects before moving.

Hay muchos objetos pequeños de valor en esta caja.

There are many small valuable items in this box.

Los objetos perdidos se encuentran en la oficina principal.

Lost objects are found in the main office.

Plural Form

This word is the plural form of 'objeto.' Since 'objeto' ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural.

Masculine Noun Rule

'Objetos' is a masculine noun, so it always uses masculine articles and adjectives: 'los objetos,' 'objetos viejos' (old objects).

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La objetos (using the feminine article 'la')”

Correction: Los objetos (Use the masculine article 'los' since 'objetos' is masculine.)

cuerpos

kwer-posˈkweɾpos

nounB1general
Use 'cuerpos' when referring to large physical entities, especially in scientific or astronomical contexts.
A colorful depiction of space showing a large planet, a crescent moon, and several twinkling stars.

Examples

El telescopio observó cuerpos extraños en la galaxia.

The telescope observed strange bodies in the galaxy.

Los astrónomos estudian los cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol.

Astronomers study the celestial bodies that orbit the sun.

La gravedad afecta a todos los cuerpos con masa.

Gravity affects all masses with weight.

Technical Usage

When used in science, 'cuerpos' often refers to any large, defined object or entity, not just living things.

Objetos vs. Cuerpos

The most common mistake is using 'cuerpos' for everyday items. Remember, 'objetos' is for smaller, personal things you might pack or own, while 'cuerpos' refers to larger physical entities, often in a scientific context.

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