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"Umbrella" in Spanish: paraguas
el paraguas
An umbrella is el paraguas. It is masculine. Paraguas often keeps the same form in the plural: los paraguas.
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How to pronounce paraguas
Say it
pah-RAH-gwahs
/paˈɾa.ɣwas/
pah-RAH-gwahs. Stress RAH. Four smooth syllables.
"Umbrella" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el paraguas | umbrella Rain protection. | Rain protection. |
| abrir el paraguas | to open the umbrella When rain starts. | When rain starts. |
| un paraguas grande | a big umbrella Sharing under one umbrella. | Sharing under one umbrella. |
| dejar el paraguas | to leave the umbrella At a door or café stand. | At a door or café stand. |
How to use paraguas in real life
- 1Leaving home
Lleva el paraguas. Va a llover.
Take the umbrella. It's going to rain.
Llevar el paraguas before rain.
- 2At the door
¿Puedo dejar el paraguas aquí?
Can I leave the umbrella here?
Polite café or lobby ask.
- 3Sharing cover
Cabemos bajo este paraguas.
We fit under this umbrella.
One paraguas for two people.
Mistakes English speakers make with paraguas
Incorrect: La paraguas está mojada.
Correct: El paraguas está mojado.
Paraguas is masculine. Say el paraguas.
Incorrect: Olvidé mi umbrella.
Correct: Olvidé mi paraguas.
Use paraguas, not English umbrella.
Good to know
Good to knowParaguas is masculine even though it ends in -as. Plural is often still paraguas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sudden rain outside
ChatPal
¿Trajiste el paraguas?
Did you bring the umbrella?
You
Sí. Tengo el paraguas en la bolsa.
Yes. I have the umbrella in the bag.
ChatPal
Ábrelo ya. Empieza a llover.
Open it now. It's starting to rain.
You
Listo. Camina a mi lado.
Done. Walk next to me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Umbrella" in Spanish
Is paraguas masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el paraguas, un paraguas nuevo.
What is the plural of paraguas?
Often los paraguas—same form.
How do you pronounce paraguas?
pah-RAH-gwahs. Stress RAH.
How do I say open the umbrella?
Abrir el paraguas.
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