In this lesson, we will learn how to make some common classroom objects plural in Spanish. The words we will focus on are:

• Silla (chair)
• Mesa (table)
• Libro (book)
• Lápiz (pencil)

When you know how to change these words to plural, you can talk about more than one item in your classroom. Let’s check out the simple rules together!

How to Make Plural Forms

1. For words that end in a vowel:

   • Just add an -s at the end of the singular form.
   • Example: Silla → Sillas

2. For words that end in a consonant:

   • Usually, you add -es at the end of the singular form.
   • Example: Mesa → Mesas

3. For words that end in -z:

   • Change the -z to -c and then add -es.
   • Example: Lápiz → Lápices

Examples of Plural Forms

Now, let’s use our classroom words with these rules:

1. Silla (chair)

   • Singular: silla
   • Plural: sillas
   • Example Sentence: "Hay tres sillas en la clase." (There are three chairs in the classroom.)

2. Mesa (table)

   • Singular: mesa
   • Plural: mesas
   • Example Sentence: "Las mesas son de madera." (The tables are made of wood.)

3. Libro (book)

   • Singular: libro
   • Plural: libros
   • Example Sentence: "Los libros están en la estantería." (The books are on the shelf.)

4. Lápiz (pencil)

   • Singular: lápiz
   • Plural: lápices
   • Example Sentence: "Necesito dos lápices para la tarea." (I need two pencils for my homework.)

Quick Summary of Plural Forms

Here’s a quick list to remember the plural forms:

• silla → sillas
• mesa → mesas
• libro → libros
• lápiz → lápices

Practice Sentences

To help you remember, try making your own sentences with these words and their plurals. Here are some examples:

• "En mi clase hay muchas _______." (In my class, there are many _______.)
• "Yo tengo tres _______ en mi mochila." (I have three _______ in my backpack.)

Just fill in the blanks with the singular form and change it to the plural!

Quiz Yourself

Take a moment to write the plural forms for each word we just learned. Then, write one sentence for each plural word. This will help you remember and feel more comfortable using these classroom words.

By practicing with silla, mesa, libro, and lápiz, you can boost your Spanish vocabulary. This will make it easier to talk about things in your classroom and school. Keep practicing, and you’ll improve before you know it!