In Spanish, forming plurals is generally straightforward, but there are some rules and exceptions to keep in mind.
Plural Rules
Nouns Ending in a Vowel
Nouns Ending in a Consonant
Nouns Ending in -z
Nouns Ending in -s or -x (Unstressed Syllable)
Irregular Plurals
Nouns That Don’t Change in Plural
Examples
Singular to Plural
Choose the correct Spanish plural for the singular noun: 'el régimen' (regimen).
los regímenes.
Irregular plural: 'régimen' adds -es and an accent shifts to become 'regímenes.' Article changes to 'los.'
Choose the correct Spanish plural for the singular noun: 'la mujer' (the woman).
las mujeres.
'Mujer' ends in a consonant, so we add -es to form 'mujeres.' The article changes to 'las' for plural feminine nouns.
Summary
Spanish plurals follow simple rules: add -s to vowels, -es to consonants, change -z to -ces, and be aware of irregular forms or nouns that don’t change. Always remember to match adjectives with the plural nouns.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
