absoluta
“absoluta” means “absolute” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
absolute, utter
Also: sheer
📝 In Action
Ella tiene una fe absoluta en sus habilidades.
B1She has absolute faith in her abilities.
Necesitamos una confianza absoluta para lograrlo.
A2We need complete confidence to achieve it.
La mayoría absoluta en el parlamento garantiza la aprobación.
B2The absolute majority in parliament guarantees approval.
the absolute
📝 In Action
La búsqueda de la absoluta es un tema central en su obra filosófica.
C1The search for the absolute is a central theme in his philosophical work.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'absoluta' to describe a feminine thing?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *absolūtus*, meaning 'set free,' 'unrestricted,' or 'perfect.' It shares roots with the English word 'absolute,' describing something that stands alone, complete, and unattached to anything else.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'absoluta' and 'absoluto'?
'Absoluta' is used to describe feminine nouns (like 'paz' or 'verdad'), while 'absoluto' is used for masculine nouns (like 'poder' or 'control'). They both mean 'absolute' or 'complete.' This is called gender agreement.
Can I use 'absoluta' to talk about a whole group of people?
If the whole group is feminine (all women or all female nouns), you would use the plural 'absolutas'. If the group includes both males and females, Spanish uses the masculine plural form, 'absolutos.'