excelentes
ek-seh-LEN-tess
/ekseˈlentes/
📝 In Action
Tus ideas son excelentes.
A1Your ideas are excellent.
Ellos son excelentes estudiantes.
A1They are excellent students.
Compré unos vinos excelentes.
A2I bought some excellent wines.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Number
In Spanish, words that describe things must match if the thing is singular or plural. Because 'excelentes' ends in 's', you only use it when talking about more than one person or thing.
One Form for All
Unlike some Spanish words that change for boys (o) or girls (a), 'excelentes' is the same for both masculine and feminine groups.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'S'
Mistake: “Mis amigos son excelente.”
Correction: Mis amigos son excelentes. Because 'amigos' is plural (more than one), the description 'excelente' must also become plural by adding an 's'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
You can put 'excelentes' before or after the noun. Placing it before (Excelentes noticias) sounds a bit more poetic or emphatic than placing it after (Noticias excelentes).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: excelentes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'excelentes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I use 'excelentes' for a group of women?
Yes! 'Excelentes' is gender-neutral. It works for a group of men, a group of women, or a mix of objects.
How do I make 'excelente' plural?
Since it ends in the vowel 'e', you simply add an 's' to the end to make it 'excelentes'.