How to Say "pebbles" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pebbles” is “piedras” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los niños recogieron muchas piedras en la playa.
The children collected many stones on the beach.
Hay que tener cuidado con las piedras en el camino.
You have to be careful with the rocks on the road.
Ella lleva un collar con piedras preciosas.
She is wearing a necklace with precious gems.
Feminine Plural
This word is the plural form of 'piedra' (stone). Remember that 'piedra' is always a feminine word, so any words describing it must also be feminine (e.g., 'piedras blancas').
Countable Noun
'Piedras' is a countable noun, meaning you can count individual stones. Use numbers or quantity words like 'muchas' (many) with it.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “Los piedras son grandes.”
Correction: Las piedras son grandes. (Since 'piedra' is feminine, the article 'las' must be used.)
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