legales
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📝 In Action
Necesitamos revisar todos los documentos legales antes de firmar.
A2We need to review all the legal documents before signing.
Las acciones tomadas por la empresa fueron completamente legales.
B1The actions taken by the company were completely legal.
El abogado sugirió buscar soluciones legales al problema.
B2The lawyer suggested looking for lawful solutions to the problem.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Plural)
Since 'legales' is an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes. If you are talking about more than one thing, you must use the plural form 'legales' (e.g., 'leyes legales').
The -es Plural Rule
The singular form is 'legal.' Because 'legal' ends in a consonant ('l'), you add '-es' to make it plural, resulting in 'legales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural Ending
Mistake: "Los documentos legal."
Correction: The correct phrase is 'Los documentos legales.' Always make sure the adjective agrees with the plural noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Positioning
When 'legales' means 'according to the law' (which is most common), it usually comes after the noun it describes (e.g., 'problemas legales').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: legales
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'legales'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'legales' only used for masculine nouns?
No, 'legales' is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns. For example, 'documentos legales' (masculine) and 'acciones legales' (feminine). Adjectives that end in -e, -l, or -r usually have the same plural form for both genders.
What is the difference between 'legal' and 'legales'?
'Legal' is the singular form (used for one thing, like 'un documento legal'). 'Legales' is the plural form (used for many things, like 'varios documentos legales').