internacional
/in-ter-nah-syo-NAL/
international
When something is internacional (international), it involves multiple countries working together.
internacional(Adjective)
international
?involving multiple countries
global
?worldwide scope
,worldwide
?covering the whole world
📝 In Action
El aeropuerto tiene vuelos internacionales a muchos países.
A1The airport has international flights to many countries.
Ellos firmaron un acuerdo internacional para proteger el medio ambiente.
A2They signed an international agreement to protect the environment.
La crisis económica tiene repercusiones internacionales.
B1The economic crisis has international repercussions.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Invariable)
This adjective is 'invariable' for gender. It always ends in '-al,' whether you are describing a masculine noun (el acuerdo internacional) or a feminine noun (la política internacional).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't change the ending for feminine nouns
Mistake: "La policía internacionale."
Correction: La policía internacional. The '-al' ending stays the same, unlike many other Spanish adjectives.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is usually after the noun
Like most descriptive adjectives in Spanish, 'internacional' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'un equipo internacional' (an international team).
Internacional can also refer to an organization or group that operates globally, like a political or labor organization.
internacional(Noun)
international organization
?political/labor group
international match/competition
?sports event
📝 In Action
El equipo ganó la Internacional de ese año.
B2The team won the International (tournament) that year.
Históricamente, La Internacional fue una organización obrera muy influyente.
C1Historically, The International was a very influential labor organization.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Noun
When used as a noun, 'internacional' is usually feminine ('la internacional') and refers to a specific, well-known group, competition, or association.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: internacional
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'internacional' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'internacional' masculine or feminine?
It is neither! As an adjective, it is one of the Spanish words that stays the same regardless of whether the noun it modifies is masculine (el vuelo internacional) or feminine (la política internacional). You only change it to 'internacionales' for plural.
How is 'internacional' different from 'mundial'?
They are very similar synonyms. 'Internacional' emphasizes the relationship *between* different countries (like an international treaty). 'Mundial' often emphasizes the scope, meaning 'worldwide' or 'global' (like a World Cup or a global pandemic).