Why is carteles a correct plural spelling?
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Responses
because the noun is feminine
because the noun is feminine
because the noun is masculine
because the noun is masculine
because the singular form ends in a vowel
because the singular form ends in a vowel
because the singular form ends in a consonant
because the singular form ends in a consonant
because the singular form ends in a consonant
The correct answer is: because the singular form ends in a vowel.
In Spanish, the general rule for forming the plural of nouns is to add "-s" to words that end in a vowel, such as "carteles." This is because a word like "cartel" ends in a vowel sound, so when you want to refer to multiple "cartels," you add an "-s" to the end.
To determine the correct plural spelling of a word in Spanish, you can consider the following guidelines:
1. If the singular noun ends in a vowel (-a, -e, -i, -o, -u), usually you add an "-s" to form the plural:
- Example: casa (singular) -> casas (plural)
2. If the singular noun ends in a consonant, usually you add "-es" to form the plural:
- Example: libro (singular) -> libros (plural)
3. If the singular noun ends in a stressed vowel other than "-a," "-e," or "-o," or if it ends in a consonant but is stressed on the last syllable, usually you don't change the word:
- Example: café (singular) -> café (plural)
- Example: autobús (singular) -> autobús (plural)
Remember that there are some exceptions and irregularities in the formation of plural nouns in Spanish, so it's always best to consult a reliable dictionary or language resource to confirm the correct spelling.