Reloj names an instrument that shows or measures time, including clocks and watches.
The idea
The noun is masculine: el reloj; the plural is relojes, adding es.
Examples
- El reloj está en la pared.The clock is on the wall.
- Miro el reloj antes de salir.I look at the clock before leaving.
- Mi reloj es pequeño.My watch is small.
- Hay dos relojes en la tienda.There are two clocks in the shop.
- El reloj marca las nueve.The clock shows nine o’clock.
- Necesito un reloj para saber la hora.I need a clock to know the time.
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Watch out
Context distinguishes a wall clock from a watch; both can be called reloj.
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Choose the masculine article: ___ reloj está en la pared. (El / La)
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El
El is the masculine singular article.
Choose the Spanish plural: Hay dos ___. (relojes / relojs)
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relojes
Relojes is the Spanish plural form.
Choose the term for hours and minutes: Miro el reloj para saber la ___ en horas y minutos. (hora / fecha)
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hora
Hora is the time indicated by a clock.
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Choose the masculine article: ___ reloj está en la pared. (El / La)
Choose the Spanish plural: Hay dos ___. (relojes / relojs)
Choose the term for hours and minutes: Miro el reloj para saber la ___ en horas y minutos. (hora / fecha)
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