exteriores
/eks-teh-ryoh-rehs/
outer
The red surface represents the 'exteriores' or outer parts of the object.
exteriores(adjective)
outer
?referring to the outside part of a group of objects
,outdoor
?referring to activities or spaces
exterior
?surface-level or external
📝 In Action
Las paredes exteriores de la casa son de piedra.
A2The outer walls of the house are made of stone.
Prefiero las actividades exteriores cuando hace buen tiempo.
B1I prefer outdoor activities when the weather is good.
💡 Grammar Points
One size fits all
Even though many Spanish words change their endings for boys (masculine) and girls (feminine), this word stays the same for both! You only need to worry about making it plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Matching your nouns
Since 'exteriores' is plural, make sure the thing you are describing is also plural, like 'puertas' or 'jardines'.
A beautiful day in the 'exteriores', or outdoors.
exteriores(noun)
outdoors
?outdoor spaces or areas
,on location
?filming outside of a studio
exterior shots
?photography or cinema
📝 In Action
La película fue rodada íntegramente en exteriores.
B2The movie was filmed entirely on location.
Los exteriores del palacio son impresionantes.
B1The palace grounds are impressive.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Outdoors vs. Outside
Mistake: "Using 'exteriores' for every 'outside' situation."
Correction: Use 'afuera' for the simple direction 'outside.' Use 'exteriores' when talking about the physical areas or spaces themselves.
A handshake between nations representing 'exteriores', or foreign affairs.
📝 In Action
Trabaja en el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores.
B2He works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: exteriores
Question 1 of 2
If a news reporter mentions 'el Ministro de Exteriores,' what are they talking about?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'afuera' and 'exteriores'?
'Afuera' is an adverb used to indicate direction or location (e.g., 'Vamos afuera' - Let's go outside). 'Exteriores' is usually a noun or adjective referring to the spaces themselves or the outer features of something.
Does 'exteriores' ever change to 'exterioras'?
No! Adjectives ending in 'r' in Spanish are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. It only changes for number (singular 'exterior' vs. plural 'exteriores').