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múltiples

MOOL-tee-plehs

adjectivem/fB1
multiple?more than one or two,many?a large number
Also:various?diversity,numerous?a high count

📝 In Action

Hay **múltiples** razones por las que no podemos ir hoy.

B1

There are **multiple** reasons why we can't go today.

El problema tiene **múltiples** capas de complejidad.

B2

The problem has **multiple** layers of complexity.

La tienda ofrece **múltiples** opciones de pago.

A2

The store offers **various** payment options.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • varios (several)
  • numerosos (numerous)
  • diversos (diverse)

Antonyms

  • único (unique)
  • solo (single)

Common Collocations

  • múltiples beneficios – multiple benefits
  • múltiples tareas – multiple tasks

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

This word is the plural form of 'múltiple'. It is used when describing two or more things.

Gender Neutral

Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'múltiples' is the same whether the noun is masculine (múltiples problemas) or feminine (múltiples soluciones).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Feminine Form

Mistake: "Usar 'múltiplas' para sustantivos femeninos (e.g., 'múltiplas opciones')."

Correction: The correct plural form is always 'múltiples', regardless of the noun's gender: 'múltiples opciones'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Emphasis on Variety

While similar to 'muchos' (many), 'múltiples' often emphasizes that the things are varied, diverse, or come from different sources, not just a high quantity.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: múltiples

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'múltiples' to describe the noun 'soluciones' (solutions)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

múltiple(multiple (singular)) - adjective
multiplicar(to multiply) - verb
multiplicación(multiplication) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'múltiples' and 'muchos'?

Both mean 'many,' but 'múltiples' usually emphasizes that the things are diverse, varied, or complex (e.g., *múltiples talentos*), while 'muchos' simply indicates a large count (e.g., *muchos libros*).

Does 'múltiples' change its spelling for masculine and feminine nouns?

No. The word 'múltiples' is the plural form and remains the same whether it describes a masculine plural noun (e.g., *múltiples usos*) or a feminine plural noun (e.g., *múltiples áreas*).