adulta
/ah-DOOL-tah/
adult
Representing 'adulta' as a female person who is an adult (noun).
📝 In Action
Mi hermana ya es una adulta y tiene su propio apartamento.
A1My sister is already an adult and has her own apartment.
Las adultas en la sala de espera deben firmar este documento.
A2The adults in the waiting room must sign this document.
💡 Grammar Points
Use the Right Article
Since 'adulta' is a feminine noun, it requires feminine articles like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "El adulta es muy alta."
Correction: La adulta es muy alta. (Remember to match the article 'la' to the feminine noun 'adulta'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Groups
If you are talking about a mixed group of men and women, use the masculine plural form, 'los adultos', even if there are many women present.
Depicting 'adulta' as an adjective describing maturity and full growth.
📝 In Action
Ella tomó una decisión adulta sobre su carrera.
B1She made an adult decision about her career.
La población adulta del país está creciendo.
B2The adult population of the country is growing.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'adulta' must match the feminine noun it describes, such as 'persona' (person) or 'edad' (age).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
You typically place 'adulta' after the noun it describes, as in 'una persona adulta' (an adult person).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: adulta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'adulta' correctly as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'adulto' and 'adulta'?
'Adulta' is used only when referring to or describing a female person. 'Adulto' is used for a male person, or for a group that includes both men and women.