geniales
“geniales” means “great” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
great, awesome
Also: cool, fantastic
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Tus ideas para la fiesta son geniales.
A1Your ideas for the party are great (or fantastic).
Mis amigos nuevos son muy geniales.
A2My new friends are very cool.
¡Qué geniales son esas zapatillas!
A2Those sneakers are so awesome!
brilliant, ingenious
Also: of genius
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Sus descubrimientos científicos fueron geniales y cambiaron la física.
B2His scientific discoveries were brilliant and changed physics.
Esas soluciones matemáticas son geniales; solo un experto podría haberlas encontrado.
B1Those mathematical solutions are ingenious; only an expert could have found them.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'geniales'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'genialis,' which was related to the concept of 'genius' or the spirit that guides a person's life, often associated with festive or pleasant things. This explains why it means both 'brilliant' (intellectual) and 'great/fun' (pleasant).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'geniales' change based on the gender of the things it describes?
No. Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'genial' and its plural 'geniales' are gender-neutral. They work for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'libros geniales' and 'ideas geniales').
Can I use 'geniales' to describe a single person?
No, you must use the singular form, 'genial.' 'Geniales' is strictly for two or more people or things.