asi que un paraguas y muchos paraguas es igual?
un paraguas? porque no una paragua?
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Itay A.Kwiziq community member
un paraguas? porque no una paragua?
This question relates to:Spanish dictation exercise "Preparing myself for autumn "
Asked 4 years ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Itay,
the word "paraguas" is a masculine noun (el paraguas, un paraguas) which is invariable in the singular and the plural (un paraguas, muchos paraguas).
The word paraguas comes from "parar" (to stop) and "aguas" (water), so it is as if we were saying "a water stopper". It is never used without the -s, "paragua".
Saludos
Inma
Sharon M.Kwiziq community member
as a compound word, it is always masculine and will be el paraguas in the singular and los paraguas in the plural.
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