complicaciones
/kom-plee-kah-SYOH-ness/
complications
Unexpected obstacles like a blocked path represent complications in a plan.
complicaciones(noun)
complications
?unforeseen problems or obstacles
difficulties
?things that make a situation harder to handle
,hiccups
?minor setbacks in a plan
📝 In Action
Hubo algunas complicaciones de último minuto con el viaje.
A2There were some last-minute complications with the trip.
Queremos un proceso sencillo, sin complicaciones.
B1We want a simple process, without complications.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
This is the plural form of 'complicación'. Because it ends in '-ción' in its singular form, it is a feminine word. You should always use it with 'las', 'unas', or feminine adjectives like 'muchas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling the Plural
Mistake: "complicaciónes"
Correction: complicaciones. In Spanish, words ending in '-ción' lose their accent mark when they become plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
Use 'sin complicaciones' when you want to describe something that went perfectly according to plan.
A secondary issue arising during a primary situation illustrates medical complications.
📝 In Action
El paciente se recuperó pronto y no tuvo complicaciones.
B2The patient recovered quickly and had no complications.
Fumar puede causar complicaciones después de la cirugía.
B2Smoking can cause complications after surgery.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: complicaciones
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct singular form of 'complicaciones'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'complicaciones' always mean a bad thing?
Yes, in almost every context, it refers to unexpected problems or additional difficulties that make a situation less simple or more dangerous.
Is it masculine or feminine?
It is feminine. You should say 'las complicaciones' or 'muchas complicaciones'.