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Only in Plural Form … Pluralia tantum

Like in any other language, Spanish has words that are used only in the plural form. This is referred to as Pluralia tantum (from Latin). In dictionaries, it is abbreviated as plt. For example: gafas,

Like in any other language, Spanish has words that are used only in the plural form. This is referred to as Pluralia tantum (from Latin). In dictionaries, it is abbreviated as plt

For example: gafas, f plt

Here are some of the commonly used words that exist only in the plural form:

Nouns and things:

las gafas – glasses;

las vacaciones – vacation, time off;

(en) las afueras – outskirts, surroundings;

los víveres – food, supplies, provisions;

las andas – stretcher;

los celos – jealousy

las tinieblas – darkness; ignorance;

los bolos – bowling pins;

Institutions:

las Cortes – The Spanish Parliament;

Correos – Postal Service

Bomberos – Fire Department

Geographic names:

Los Estados Unidos – USA

Los Pirineos – Pyrenees

Los Andes – Andes

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