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demasiadas

deh-mah-see-AH-dahs

AdjectivefA2

too many?referring to feminine plural nouns

Also:excessive number?formal description

📝 In Action

Hay demasiadas personas en la fila.

There are too many people in the line.

Compraste demasiadas flores; no caben en el jarrón.

You bought too many flowers; they don't fit in the vase.

Ella tiene demasiadas preocupaciones sobre el futuro.

She has too many worries about the future.

Word Connections

Synonyms

excesivas (excessive)
sobrantes (left over/surplus)

Antonyms

pocas (few)
insuficientes (insufficient)

Common Collocations

demasiadas cosas – too many things
demasiadas horas – too many hours

💡 Grammar Points

Always Agree!

Since 'demasiadas' is describing a noun, it must match that noun exactly. Use 'demasiadas' only when the noun is feminine and plural, like 'manzanas' (apples) or 'sillas' (chairs).

It means 'Too Much'

Unlike 'muchas' (many), 'demasiadas' carries a negative tone. It implies the quantity is excessive or a problem. For example, 'demasiadas reglas' means 'too many rules' (bad thing).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Genders

Mistake: "Hay demasiados mesas."

Correction: Hay demasiadas mesas. (Because 'mesas' is feminine, the quantifier must be feminine.)

Using the Adverb Form

Mistake: "Ellas comen demasiado."

Correction: This is actually correct if you mean 'They eat too much' (adverb, which is invariable). But if you mean 'They eat too many things,' you must say 'Comen demasiadas cosas.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Checking the Noun

If the noun ends in -a and is plural (like 'palabras'), you almost always need to use the feminine plural form, 'demasiadas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: demasiadas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'demasiadas'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

demasiado(too much / too) - adverb/adjective

demasiada(too much (feminine singular)) - adjective

demasiados(too many (masculine plural)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to say 'too much' (singular), should I use 'demasiadas'?

No. 'Demasiadas' is only for counting plural feminine things, like 'too many cars' (demasiados coches). If you mean 'too much' (singular), you should use 'demasiada' (feminine singular, e.g., 'demasiada azúcar') or 'demasiado' (masculine singular, e.g., 'demasiado ruido').

Can 'demasiadas' be used as a pronoun (standing alone)?

Yes, it can! If you already mentioned the feminine plural noun, you can use 'demasiadas' by itself. Example: '¿Cuántas galletas quedan? Demasiadas.' (How many cookies are left? Too many.)