desnuda
“desnuda” means “naked” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
naked, nude
Also: bare, uncovered
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La niña corrió desnuda por la playa.
A2The girl ran naked along the beach.
Ante la evidencia desnuda, no pudo negar nada.
B1Faced with the bare evidence, she couldn't deny anything.
La pared quedó desnuda después de quitar el cuadro.
B1The wall was bare after we took down the painting.
undresses, strips bare
Also: exposes
📝 In Action
Ella se desnuda antes de entrar a la ducha.
A2She undresses before getting into the shower. (This is the reflexive form, 'se desnuda'.)
El informe desnuda la corrupción en la empresa.
B2The report exposes the corruption in the company.
¡Desnuda toda la verdad ahora!
B1Reveal the whole truth now! (Used as a command, formal 'usted' imperative.)
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: desnuda
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'desnuda' as an adjective (describing a state)?
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The word comes from the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or 'to undo') combined with the root 'nudo,' which comes from the Latin word *nudus* (naked). It literally means 'to undo the covered state.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'desnuda' y 'desnudo'?
The difference is gender. 'Desnuda' is used when talking about a feminine singular thing or person (like 'la mujer desnuda'). 'Desnudo' is used for masculine singular things or people (like 'el hombre desnudo').
Can 'desnuda' be used metaphorically?
Yes, absolutely! It is often used to mean 'bare,' 'exposed,' or 'plain.' For example, 'la verdad desnuda' means 'the bare truth' or 'the unvarnished truth,' referring to something revealed without cover-ups.