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demasiados

/deh-mah-see-AH-dohs/

too many

A small, simple glass jar that is completely overwhelmed and overflowing with an excessive number of colorful pencils spilling onto a table, illustrating an excessive quantity.

When there is an excessive quantity of something, like pencils, we use the adjective 'demasiados'.

demasiados(Adjective)

mA2

too many

?

excessive quantity (masculine plural noun)

Also:

an excessive number of

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formal usage

📝 In Action

El entrenador dijo que tenemos demasiados jugadores lesionados esta temporada.

A2

The coach said we have too many injured players this season.

Compraste demasiados refrescos para la fiesta; nadie va a beber tantos.

B1

You bought too many sodas for the party; no one is going to drink that many.

Necesitamos simplificar el plan, hay demasiados pasos complicados.

B1

We need to simplify the plan, there are too many complicated steps.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • excesivos (excessive)
  • un montón de (a lot of (informal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • demasiados problemas – too many problems
  • demasiados errores – too many mistakes

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

As a quantifier (a word that measures), 'demasiados' must match the thing it describes. Since 'demasiados' ends in -os, it is used only with masculine, plural nouns (like 'libros' or 'amigos').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'de' incorrectly

Mistake: "Hay demasiados de libros aquí."

Correction: Hay demasiados libros aquí. (You usually don't need the word 'de' when 'demasiados' is right next to the noun.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Four Forms

Remember the four forms: 'demasiado' (m, sing), 'demasiada' (f, sing), 'demasiados' (m, pl), and 'demasiadas' (f, pl). Use this form (-os) only for counts of masculine things.

A massive, overwhelming pile of identical small red balls stacked so high they look unstable and excessive, emphasizing the sheer quantity.

As a pronoun, 'demasiados' refers to 'too many (of them),' indicating an excessive amount of previously mentioned items.

demasiados(Pronoun)

mB1

too many (of them)

?

standing in for a previously mentioned masculine plural noun

Also:

an excessive quantity

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referring to objects or people

📝 In Action

¿Cuántos correos tienes sin leer? Demasiados, no puedo abrirlos todos.

B1

How many unread emails do you have? Too many, I can't open them all.

No puedo cargar estos paquetes. Hay demasiados.

A2

I can't carry these packages. There are too many (of them).

💡 Grammar Points

Standing Alone

When 'demasiados' is used as a pronoun, it acts like a shortcut, replacing the noun entirely. You only use it this way when everyone knows what you are talking about.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Pronoun and Adverb

Mistake: "Hablan demasiados rápido."

Correction: Hablan demasiado rápido. (When describing an action, the word must be the invariable adverb 'demasiado', not the plural 'demasiados'.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: demasiados

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'demasiados'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'demasiados' and when should I use 'demasiado'?

Use 'demasiados' only when you are talking about *countable* things that are masculine and plural (like 'dogs' or 'friends'). Use the singular 'demasiado' when talking about *uncountable* things (like 'sugar' or 'time'), or when describing an action (acting as an adverb, meaning 'too').

Does 'demasiados' always mean something negative?

Yes, almost always. 'Demasiados' implies an excessive quantity—more than is good, necessary, or manageable. If you want to say 'a lot of' in a neutral way, use 'muchos'.