More than one noun
After a vowel, normally add -s: , . After most consonants, add -es: , , , . Notice z changes to c before -es in . The written accent in is not needed in .
| Singular | Plural | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| chair / chairs | ||
| chair / chairs | ||
| lamp / lamps | ||
| lamp / lamps | ||
| armchair / armchairs | ||
| armchair / armchairs | ||
| light / lights | ||
| light / lights | ||
Articles, adjectives and verbs also agree
. Both and refer to several chairs. For location, use : . is the usual plural word for furniture.
Plural ownership
becomes before more than one noun; becomes and becomes : , , . The number belongs to the things owned, not how many owners there are.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Las sillas blancas.
The chairs are white.
Los muebles aquí.
The furniture is here.
Tengo dos .
I have two armchairs.
Estas son tazas.
These are my cups.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Hay dos y tres .
There are two lights and three chairs.
Las lámparas son .
The lamps are red.
Tus llaves aquí.
Your keys are here.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
My cups are in the kitchen.
The chairs are small.
There are no armchairs in the bathroom.
Practice 4/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Practice 5/5 · Fill the gaps
Check the contrast in a new context
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
La taza es de Clara. Es taza. Las llaves son de Clara. Son llaves.
The cup is Clara’s. It is her cup. The keys are Clara’s. They are her keys.
Unit complete