In this Spanish grammar lesson you will learn about nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around
- how the nouns are used in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around
- how you can practice with flashcards on nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson you will know all about nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around!
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Nouns That Are Singular in Spanish But Plural in English
There are certain nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English.
Here are some examples:
La gente tiene muchas ganas de poder viajar.
People are eager to be able to travel.
El personal del supermercado fue muy amable con mi hija.
The supermarket staff were very kind to my daughter.
Esta noche vendrá la familia de Antonio.
Tonight Antonio’s family are coming.
La policía cumple órdenes del teniente.
The police carry out the lieutenant’s orders.
Nouns That Are Plural in Spanish But Singular in English
There are certain nouns that are plural in Spanish but singular in English.
Here are some examples:
Voy a hablar con mi jefe para pedirle las vacaciones.
I’m going to talk to my boss to request a holiday.
Example Sentences on Nouns That Are Singular in Spanish But Plural in English
This section of the lesson on nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around is about seeing the words used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of nouns that are singular in Spanish but plural in English, and the other way around through examples.
La gente tiene muchas ganas de poder viajar.
People are eager to be able to travel.
El personal del supermercado fue muy amable con mi hija.
The supermarket staff were very kind to my daughter.
Esta noche vendrá la familia de Antonio.
Tonight Antonio’s family are coming.
La policía cumple órdenes del teniente.
The police carry out the lieutenant’s orders.
Voy a hablar con mi jefe para pedirle las vacaciones.
I’m going to talk to my boss to request a holiday.
Quiz Yourself on Nouns That Are Singular in Spanish But Plural in English, And The Other Way Around
It’s not enough to just read this lesson.
You should test your knowledge to see if you really understood everything, and to be able to repeat the material.
At the end of every lesson you can do a small test.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter. It is up to you to give the correct answer.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
Using flashcards is an absolute necessity when it comes to learning a language!
It is the best way to memorize what you learn, you can personalize your progression because it adapts to your actions, and all flashcards have audio to improve your hearing and pronunciation.
Please read our article on how to learn a new language for more information on flashcards and the best way to learn a new language.
There are two ways to practice with Flashcards for this lesson.
- Anki
- The Flashcards in our Courses
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