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únicas

OO-nee-kasˈu.ni.kas

“únicas” means “unique” in Spanish (one of a kind (feminine plural)).

unique, only

Also: sole, exclusive
A simple illustration showing three distinct, brightly colored flowers lined up on a green field. The flowers are completely different in shape, size, and color, symbolizing that each is unique.

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Esas joyas son únicas; no hay otras iguales en el mundo.

B1

Those jewels are unique; there are no others like them in the world.

Las únicas personas que sabían la verdad eran ellas.

A2

The only people who knew the truth were them (feminine group).

Estas oportunidades de inversión son únicas en la región.

B2

These investment opportunities are unique in the region.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exclusivas (exclusive)
  • singulares (singular)

Antonyms

  • comunes (common)
  • numerosas (numerous)

Common Collocations

  • circunstancias únicas – unique circumstances
  • habilidades únicas – unique abilities

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: únicas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'únicas'?

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👥 Word Family▼
único(unique, only (masculine singular)) — Adjective
única(unique, only (feminine singular)) — Adjective
únicos(unique, only (masculine plural)) — Adjective
únicamente(only, solely) — Adverb
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📚 Etymology▼

The root word 'único' comes directly from the Latin word *ūnicus*, which itself is derived from *ūnus*, meaning 'one.' It has always carried the meaning of being singular or the only one of its kind.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: únicasItalian: uniche

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'únicas' and 'solas'?

'Únicas' means 'unique' or 'only one of its kind' (or the sole group). 'Solas' (from 'solo') means 'alone' or 'lonely.' They describe very different states. Example: 'Son las únicas' (They are the only ones) vs. 'Están solas' (They are alone).

Does 'únicas' always require an accent mark?

Yes, the accent mark over the 'u' (ú) is essential. It tells you that the stress falls on that first syllable, following the standard Spanish pronunciation rules for this word family.