alienígenas
/ah-lyeh-nee-heh-nas/
aliens
As a noun, 'alienígenas' refers to extraterrestrial beings, like this friendly alien.
alienígenas(noun)
aliens
?extraterrestrial beings
,extraterrestrials
?beings from outside Earth
📝 In Action
En la película, los alienígenas invadieron la Tierra en naves gigantes.
B1In the movie, the aliens invaded Earth in giant ships.
Mucha gente cree que las pirámides fueron construidas por alienígenas.
B2Many people believe the pyramids were built by extraterrestrials.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Invariance
The singular word 'alienígena' doesn't change form for masculine or feminine (el alienígena / la alienígena). The plural 'alienígenas' works for both mixed groups or groups of females.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Extranjero'
Mistake: "Using 'extranjeros' when talking about space creatures."
Correction: 'Extranjeros' means foreigners (from another country on Earth). Use 'alienígenas' for non-Earth beings.
Used as an adjective, 'alienígenas' describes something that is alien or related to other planets, such as this otherworldly spacecraft.
alienígenas(adjective)
alien
?related to other planets
,extraterrestrial
?from outside Earth
📝 In Action
Los científicos analizaron las muestras alienígenas encontradas en el meteorito.
B2The scientists analyzed the alien samples found in the meteorite.
Tenemos muchas teorías sobre las lenguas alienígenas.
B2We have many theories about alien languages.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'alienígenas' must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Since it ends in -s, it is always used with plural nouns (e.g., 'tecnologías alienígenas').
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
This adjective usually follows the noun it modifies, emphasizing its unique origin: 'naves alienígenas' (alien ships), rather than 'alienígenas naves'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: alienígenas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'alienígenas' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'alienígena' only used for beings from space?
While its primary and most common use refers to extraterrestrial beings, sometimes in very formal or scientific language, the singular form *alienígena* can mean simply 'foreign' or 'of a different origin' regarding species or concepts, but that usage is rare. Stick to 'aliens' or 'extraterrestrials' for daily conversation.