generales
/hen-eh-RAH-lehs/
general
A broad landscape represents the general or non-specific nature of the word 'generales'.
generales(adjective)
general
?broad or non-specific
widespread
?affecting a large area or group
,common
?shared by many
📝 In Action
Hay reglas generales para todos los estudiantes.
A1There are general rules for all students.
Llegamos a unos acuerdos generales durante la reunión.
B1We reached some general agreements during the meeting.
En líneas generales, el proyecto va muy bien.
B2Broadly speaking, the project is going very well.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
When a word ends in a consonant like 'l', you add '-es' to make it plural. So, 'general' becomes 'generales' when describing more than one thing.
One word for both genders
This word doesn't change based on gender. You use 'generales' for both masculine groups (los libros generales) and feminine groups (las ideas generales).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The English 's' trap
Mistake: "los generals"
Correction: los generales
Two figures in uniform represent the high military rank of 'generales'.
📝 In Action
Los generales planearon la defensa del país.
B1The generals planned the defense of the country.
Las generales de la fuerza aérea asistieron al evento.
B2The female generals of the air force attended the event.
⭐ Usage Tips
Military vs. Everyday use
Unless you are talking about the army, you will mostly use this word as an adjective to mean 'broad' or 'common'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: generales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'generales' to describe a military rank?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'generales' change if the group is all women?
As an adjective (like 'general rules'), it never changes. As a noun (the military rank), you would use 'las generales' to refer specifically to a group of female generals.
Is it 'general' or 'generales' for a group?
If you are describing more than one thing, you must use the plural 'generales'. For example: 'un plan general' but 'muchos planes generales'.