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List of plural nouns in spanish?

It's impossible to list *all* plural nouns in Spanish, as there are countless words! However, I can give you some examples and explanations of how Spanish plurals work:

General Rules:

* Most nouns add "-s" to form the plural:

* libro (book) - libros (books)

* mesa (table) - mesas (tables)

* flor (flower) - flores (flowers)

* Nouns ending in "-z" change to "-ces":

* luz (light) - luces (lights)

* cruz (cross) - cruces (crosses)

* Nouns ending in "-x" usually add "-es":

* lápiz (pencil) - lápices (pencils)

* Nouns ending in "-y" usually add "-es":

* rey (king) - reyes (kings)

Irregular Plurals:

* Some nouns have irregular plural forms:

* el hombre (the man) - los hombres (the men)

* la mujer (the woman) - las mujeres (the women)

* el niño (the child) - los niños (the children)

* la niña (the girl) - las niñas (the girls)

Other Considerations:

* Gender matters: Spanish nouns are either masculine or feminine. The plural forms follow the same gender rules as the singular.

* Some nouns are only used in the singular or plural:

* la gente (the people) - always plural

* el agua (the water) - always singular

* Compound nouns:

* Sometimes, only the last part of a compound noun takes the plural form:

* el cortaúñas (nail clipper) - los cortaúñas (nail clippers)

Practice is key! As you encounter more Spanish nouns, you'll gradually learn their plural forms. There are many online resources available to help you practice and improve your understanding of Spanish plurals.

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