🇪🇸 Spanish

sangres

feminine

las sangres

bloods

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sangres
/las ˈsaŋɡɾes/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say sangres in Spanish?

IPA
/las ˈsaŋɡɾes/

How do you pronounce sangres in Spanish?

sangres is pronounced /las ˈsaŋɡɾes/ in Spanish.

Example sentences

La sangre roja fluye por nuestras venas, llevando oxígeno a todo el cuerpo.

The red blood flows through our veins, carrying oxygen throughout the body. (Feminine article 'la' and feminine adjective 'roja' agree with 'sangre')

La sangre donada es vital para salvar vidas en los hospitales.

The donated blood is vital for saving lives in hospitals. (Feminine article 'la' and feminine past participle adjective 'donada' agree with 'sangre')

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Why is it feminine?

Sangres is feminine because it derives from Latin "sanguis," which, despite being masculine in Latin, underwent a gender shift in Spanish—likely due to its ending in "-e" and analogy with other feminine nouns, though the exact mechanism remains somewhat unclear and it's best considered an exception to predictable patterns.

What is the Spanish word for bloods?

The Spanish word for bloods is las sangres — feminine.

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