inútiles
/ee-NOO-tee-less/
useless
An object described as inútiles is useless, like a hammer with a rubber head.
inútiles(Adjective)
useless
?describing objects or skills
,pointless
?describing efforts or actions
worthless
?lacking value
,unnecessary
?not needed
📝 In Action
Esas herramientas están rotas, son completamente inútiles.
A2Those tools are broken; they are completely useless.
Todos nuestros esfuerzos fueron inútiles, no pudimos abrir la caja.
B1All our efforts were pointless; we couldn't open the box.
Compramos unos accesorios inútiles que nunca usamos.
B1We bought some useless accessories that we never used.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'inútiles' describes more than one thing, it must end in '-s'. It works for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'los libros inútiles' and 'las ideas inútiles').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: "Los objetos son inútil."
Correction: Los objetos son inútiles. (Remember to make the adjective plural when describing plural nouns.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most descriptive adjectives, 'inútiles' usually comes after the noun it describes.
When referring to people, inútiles describes useless people, perhaps those who are unproductive or ineffective in their efforts.
inútiles(Noun)
useless people
?referring to a group of people
,good-for-nothings
?derogatory term for people
worthless individuals
?people lacking skill or value
📝 In Action
El jefe despidió a los inútiles que no hacían su trabajo.
B2The boss fired the useless people (the good-for-nothings) who weren't doing their job.
No te juntes con esos inútiles, solo te meterán en problemas.
B1Don't hang out with those good-for-nothings; they'll only get you into trouble.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective to Noun Conversion
In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective into a noun by placing the article (like 'los' or 'las') in front of it. Here, 'los inútiles' means 'the useless ones (people).'
⭐ Usage Tips
Tone Warning
Using 'inútiles' to describe people is often harsh or insulting. Use with caution, especially in formal settings.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: inútiles
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'inútiles' as a noun referring to people?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inútil' (singular) or 'inútiles' (plural) masculine or feminine?
The form 'inútil' or 'inútiles' is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example, 'el libro inútil' (masculine) and 'la idea inútil' (feminine) both use the same adjective form.
How do I make the singular word 'inútil' plural?
Since 'inútil' ends in 'l' (a consonant), you add '-es' to make it plural, resulting in 'inútiles'.