Adjectives in Spanish Language
Explore the group of words known as adjectives in Spanish, describing attributes or features of nouns.
nacional
national
The word 'nacional' in Spanish is used to refer to something that is related to a nation or country, similar as in English. It encompasses areas like national identity, national law, national interest, etc. For example, 'Parque Nacional' means 'National Park'. It can also relate to a citizen or item from the country, for instance, 'Equipo nacional de fútbol' translates to 'National football team'.
Example sentences with nacional →nada
nothing
The Spanish word 'nada' is often used in similar contexts as we use 'nothing' in English. It can represent the absence of something or a lack of response. It's also used in expressions such as 'de nada' meaning 'you're welcome'. Please note that in negative sentences in Spanish, double negation is grammatically correct, so 'nada' can be used in those instances as well.
Example sentences with nada →natural
natural
The Spanish word 'natural' aligns perfectly with its English counterpart and is used quite similarly. It can be applied to denote something of nature, not artificial or synthetic; not markedly strange or abnormal; spontaneous, easy, instinctive; and also like a natural object viewed as the impact of factors not covered by physical sciences. It can be used across various contexts just as it is in English. The usage is 'Es un comportamiento muy natural', which translates to 'It is very natural behavior'.
Example sentences with natural →negro
black
The Spanish word 'negro' is most often used as an adjective to describe the color of an object. It can be used similarly to how 'black' is used in English, referring to the color of clothing, animals, text, and more. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a dark or ominous situation or event. It is essential to remember pertaining its usage according to the gender and number of the noun it modifies, negra if the noun is feminine and negros or negras for plural masculine and feminine nouns respectively.
Example sentences with negro →nivel
level
The Spanish word 'nivel' is used just like the English word 'level'. It can refer to a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality, express the height of something, or alternatively, it could mean a device used to ascertain whether a surface is horizontal. Typically, it is used in contexts of education, video games, construction, physics, and more.
Example sentences with nivel →nombre
name
The Spanish word 'nombre' is used just like the English word 'name'. It can refer to the name of a person, a place, or an object. For example, in the sentence 'Mi nombre es Juan' means 'My name is Juan'. It's a very common word and one of the first words people learn in Spanish. It's also used commonly in phrases and questions, such as '¿Cómo se llama?' meaning 'What is your name?'.
Example sentences with nombre →novela
novel
The word 'novela' in Spanish translates to 'novel' in English. It refers to a long written narrative, typically in prose format, which is usually fiction. It's used to describe any book-length narrative piece of work, including both genre fiction and more literary works. The novel is a significant literary genre that displays humanity and its complex emotions and thoughts, making it a major piece of culture in both the Spanish and English languages.
Example sentences with novela →nuevo
new
The Spanish word 'nuevo' translates to 'new' in English. It can be used in various contexts such as describing something that has been recently discovered, made, or acquired. It can refer to newly introduced ideas or concepts. When referring to things that have existed but have been changed or improved, the English equivalent would be 'newly renovated' or 'upgraded'. 'Nuevo' is also used to indicate freshness or recency, for instance in describing news (noticias nuevas) or new clothes (ropa nueva).
oeste
west
In Spanish, 'oeste' translates to 'west' in English. It is commonly used in geographical context to indicate direction or when referring to western regions, similar to its use in English. For instance, 'El sol se pone en el oeste' means 'The sun sets in the west'.
Example sentences with oeste →oficial
official
The Spanish word 'oficial' typically refers to something authoritative, formal or public, similar to how 'official' is used in English. It can be used to describe a person, a position, or a document that is formally recognized or established. For example, in the sentence 'Es el documento oficial', it means 'It is the official document.'
Example sentences with oficial →oportunidad
chance
The Spanish word for 'chance' is 'oportunidad'. It refers to the occurrence of a situation or event which gives one the possibility to do something. It is commonly used in daily conversations and is very beneficial in expressing opportunities or the lack thereof, for example, 'Tengo una oportunidad de ganar' refers to 'I have a chance to win'.
Example sentences with oportunidad →original
original
The Spanish word 'original' directly translates to 'original' in English. It is an adjective that describes something as first or earliest in form or existence, something from which a copy, translation, or derivative form is drawn or based. It can also refer to something authentic and not derivative, not a copy or reproduction. Just like in English, it can also refer to a person who displays individuality.
Example sentences with original →ortodoxo
orthodox
The word 'ortodoxo' in Spanish translates to 'orthodox' in English. It is primarily used to describe something or someone as adhering to the accepted or traditional and established faith, especially in religion. In a broader context, it could also refer to anything that is generally accepted as the right or true way. Like the word 'orthodox' in English, 'ortodoxo' carries the same usage and connotation in Spanish.
Example sentences with ortodoxo →oscuro
dark
The word 'oscuro' in Spanish refers to the lack of light in a physical space or the colour black, akin to its usage in English. It can be used describing the colour of an object, the weather, or a room. It can also be metaphorically used for describing situations or moods that are gloomy or depressing, just like in English-language usage.
Example sentences with oscuro →otro
other
The Spanish word 'otro' is used much like the English word 'other'. It indicates an additional item or alternative option. Just like in English, 'otro' can be used either before the noun to express another one of something ('quiero otro café', meaning 'I want another coffee'), or after the noun to provide differentiation between two or more objects ('esta casa y la otra', meaning 'this house and the other one').
Example sentences with otro →pasado
past
The Spanish word 'pasado' is used similarly to the English 'past'. It can be used to denote the time that has elapsed (e.g., 'En el pasado, las cosas eran diferentes' means 'In the past, things were different') or to describe the past tense in grammar. It is also used in some phrases and idiomatic expressions.
Example sentences with pasado →pequeño
small
In Spanish, 'pequeño' means small and can be used for both tangible and intangible items. For instance; 'Un pequeño problema' means 'A small problem'.
Example sentences with pequeño →perfecto
perfect
The term 'perfecto' is a Spanish adjective which translates to 'perfect' in English. It's often used to express that something is without flaws or defects, completely correct or has all the desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics. It can also be utilized in various contexts, whether it be describing a person, place, thing, or scenario. Remember that in Spanish, adjectives often change their form based on the gender and number of the noun they are qualifying. Hence, 'perfecto' may become 'perfecta', 'perfectos' or 'perfectas' depending on the context.
Example sentences with perfecto →periodo
period
In Spanish, the word 'periodo' is used to refer to a span or interval of time, equivalent to the English word 'period'. It is used in various contexts. For instance, in a chronological sense to denote era or age and in an academic sense referring to academic semesters or terms.
Example sentences with periodo →personal
personal
In both English and Spanish, 'personal' relates to an individual or private character. However, it's used differently in Spanish- it can refer to a private event ('el evento fue muy personal'), but can also be used to describe staff or workforce, as in 'personal de trabajo', which translates to 'work staff'.
Example sentences with personal →picante
hot
The Spanish word 'picante' translates to 'hot' in English. However, this 'hot' is not referring to temperature but to the spicy level of food. When a dish or food is described as 'picante' in Spanish, it means it has a lot of spices or chili and has a substantial kick to it. It could be used to describe anything from salsa to hot sauce.
plano de fondo
background
The Spanish term 'plano de fondo' directly translates to 'background' in English. It's used in similar contexts to the English 'background', such as referring to a desktop wallpaper on a computer (plano de fondo del escritorio), the backdrop of a photo (plano de fondo de una foto), or more abstractly, the underlying conditions or situation (plano de fondo de la situación).
Example sentences with plano de fondo →plata
silver
The word 'plata' in Spanish is translated to 'silver' in English. It refers to both the precious metal known for its shiny white hue and the color that resembles this metal. In some contexts, it can also denote money or wealth, showing its cultural significance. The term is widely used in various fields such as jewelry, finance, and color description. Understanding this term can help understand many Spanish phrases and idioms.
Example sentences with plata →pobre
poor
The Spanish word 'pobre' is normally used to describe a person, a country or a situation that lacks material possessions or money. It often has the same connotations as in English, and can also be used in a range of other situations. For example, it can describe someone's unfortunate circumstances, as in 'Es un pobre hombre' (He's a poor man), demonstrating sympathy or pity.
Example sentences with pobre →poco hecho
under done / rare
The Spanish term 'poco hecho' is directly translated as 'little made' in English. However, in practical usage, it does not correspond to this direct translation. It's typically used in culinary contexts to refer to food, especially meat, that is cooked for a short period of time, thus leaving it 'underdone' or 'rare'. In a restaurant, if you prefer your steak still red in the middle, you would request it 'poco hecho'. It essentially refers to food that's less cooked and closer to its raw state.
político
political
The Spanish word for political is 'político'. This adjective can be used in various contexts related with the art or science of government or governing, especially of a political entity like a country, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs.
Example sentences with político →pop
pop
The word 'pop' in Spanish also translates to 'pop' in English. It is used in the context of popular music genre named 'pop', which originated in its modern form during the late 1950s. The term is often used interchangeably with the term 'popular music', although the latter describes music that is popular across all genres. In Spanish, you would use 'pop' in the same way, to describe the same style of music.
Example sentences with pop →posible
possible
The word 'Posible' in Spanish is used similarly as the English word 'possible'. It can be used to indicate that something may happen or be true. It can also be used to suggest that someone has the ability to do something. The context determines its exact meaning each time it is used.
Example sentences with posible →presente
present
The word 'presente' in Spanish is used exactly similar to 'present' in English. It can be used in various contexts such as indicating time, denoting gift or referring to presence. The context will dictate its connotation. For instance, 'Estoy presente' means 'I am present'; 'El regalo está presente' means 'The gift is present'. It is also used in conjugation of verbs to describe the present tense.
Example sentences with presente →primero
first
The Spanish word 'primero' is used to denote either 'first' in a sequence or 'firstly' at the beginning of a statement. It is useful to express priority or order in which things need to be done or occurred. For instance, 'El primero de enero' means 'The first of January', and 'Primero vamos a comer y luego iremos al cine' means 'First, we are going to eat, then we will go to the movies'.
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