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horribles

or-REE-blehs

adjectivem/fA2
horrible?when describing people, things, or experiences,awful?when describing conditions or quality
Also:terrible?as a synonym for very bad,dreadful?used for events or news

📝 In Action

Las noticias que recibimos fueron horribles.

A2

The news we received was horrible (or awful).

Tienen unos modales tan horribles que nadie quiere invitarlos.

B1

They have such awful manners that nobody wants to invite them.

Esos colores son horribles para pintar la cocina.

A2

Those colors are dreadful for painting the kitchen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • terribles (terrible (plural))
  • espantosos (frightful (plural))
  • pésimos (dreadful/very poor (plural))

Antonyms

  • maravillosos (marvelous (plural))
  • excelentes (excellent (plural))

Common Collocations

  • olores horribles – horrible smells
  • recuerdos horribles – horrible memories

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form of an Adjective

This word is the plural form of the adjective 'horrible.' Since 'horrible' ends in a vowel ('e'), we make it plural by adding '-s', resulting in 'horribles.' This form is used when describing two or more things.

Agreement is Key

Adjectives in Spanish must match the nouns they describe. Since 'horribles' is plural, it can only describe plural nouns (e.g., 'errores' or 'situaciones').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: "La comida fue horrible (talking about multiple dishes)."

Correction: Las comidas fueron horribles. (The adjective must match the plural subject 'comidas').

⭐ Usage Tips

Intensifying Emotions

'Horribles' is a strong word, often used to express extreme disgust, fear, or disappointment. It is much stronger than just saying 'malos' (bad).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: horribles

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'horribles'?

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Word Family

horrible(horrible (singular)) - adjective
horror(horror) - noun
horriblemente(horribly) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'horribles' masculine or feminine?

'Horribles' is gender-neutral. It is used to describe both masculine plural nouns (like 'errores horribles') and feminine plural nouns (like 'ideas horribles').

How strong is 'horribles' compared to 'malos'?

'Horribles' is much stronger. 'Malos' just means 'bad,' but 'horribles' implies something that is terrible, shocking, or extremely unpleasant. Use it when 'bad' isn't strong enough!