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excelentes

ek-seh-LEN-tessekseˈlentes

“excelentes” means “excellent” in Spanish (describing plural nouns).

excellent

Also: outstanding, great
Adjectivem or fA1
A row of three shiny, bright red apples sitting on a clean surface, looking perfect and delicious.

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Tus ideas son excelentes.

A1

Your ideas are excellent.

Ellos son excelentes estudiantes.

A1

They are excellent students.

Compré unos vinos excelentes.

A2

I bought some excellent wines.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estupendos (stupendous/great)
  • magníficos (magnificent)
  • buenísimos (very good)

Antonyms

  • malos (bad)
  • mediocres (mediocre)
  • pésimos (terrible)

Common Collocations

  • resultados excelentes – excellent results
  • condiciones excelentes – excellent conditions

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Which sentence correctly uses 'excelentes'?

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From the Latin word 'excellens', which describes something that 'stands out' or 'rises above' others.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: excellentFrench: excellentsItalian: eccellenti

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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'.