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aventuras

ah-vehn-TOO-ras

nounfA1
adventures?Exciting or risky experiences
Also:escapades?Mischievous or thrilling activities

📝 In Action

Siempre leemos libros sobre grandes aventuras.

A1

We always read books about great adventures.

Después de la universidad, se fue a buscar nuevas aventuras por el mundo.

A2

After university, she left to seek new adventures around the world.

La vida está llena de pequeñas y grandes aventuras diarias.

B1

Life is full of small and great daily adventures.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • rutinas (routines)
  • monotonía (monotony)

Common Collocations

  • vivir aventurasto live adventures
  • película de aventurasadventure movie
  • buscar aventurasto seek adventures

Idioms & Expressions

  • meterse en aventurasTo get into trouble or risky situations

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Remember that 'aventuras' is a feminine word. You must use feminine words like 'las' (the) and 'muchas' (many) with it.

The Plural Form

This word is simply the plural of 'aventura' (one adventure). We add '-s' to make it plural, just like most Spanish nouns ending in a vowel.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "Los aventuras"

Correction: Las aventuras. Because 'aventuras' is feminine, we must use the feminine plural article 'las' or the indefinite article 'unas'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Excitement

Use '¡Qué aventuras!' to express how exciting something is, similar to saying 'What adventures!' in English.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: aventuras

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'aventuras'?

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Word Family

aventura(adventure (singular)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aventuras' always mean something positive?

Usually, yes! It implies excitement and exploration. However, sometimes Spanish speakers use it playfully or ironically to describe a series of unfortunate events or complications, like 'We had quite the adventure getting here!'

What is the difference between 'aventuras' and 'viajes'?

'Viajes' (trips/travels) refers to the act of moving from place to place. 'Aventuras' (adventures) refers to the exciting or unusual experiences that happen during those trips or even in daily life.