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niveles

nee-VEH-less/niˈβeles/

“niveles” means “levels” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

levels

Also: standards, stages
NounmA1
A storybook illustration showing three brightly colored, distinct platforms arranged vertically like steps, symbolizing different stages or ranks.

📝 In Action

Necesitas subir de niveles para ganar el juego.

A1

You need to move up in levels to win the game.

Mi español tiene dos niveles: el básico y el de pánico.

A2

My Spanish has two levels: the basic one and the panic one.

Los niveles de calidad en esta fábrica son muy altos.

B1

The standards of quality in this factory are very high.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • grados (grades/degrees)
  • categorías (categories)

Common Collocations

  • niveles altos/bajos – high/low levels
  • niveles de dificultad – difficulty levels

levels

Also: water marks, altitudes
NounmB1
A simple illustration of a tall, colorful structure with four distinct horizontal floors or shelves, clearly showing different elevations.

📝 In Action

Los niveles del agua están peligrosamente altos después de la lluvia.

B1

The water levels are dangerously high after the rain.

Tuvieron que reajustar los niveles del suelo antes de construir.

B2

They had to readjust the ground levels before building.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alturas (heights)
  • elevaciones (elevations)

Common Collocations

  • niveles freáticos – water table levels
  • niveles de presión – pressure levels

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "niveles" in Spanish:

altitudes→levels→stages→standards→water marks→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: niveles

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'niveles' to talk about academic achievement?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
nivel(level (singular)) — Noun
nivelar(to level/to balance) — Verb
nivelación(leveling/standardization) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
papeleshoteles
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'libella,' which meant a small balance or a carpenter's level used for measuring flatness. It evolved through Spanish to mean both a physical height and a figurative standard.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: niveauItalian: livello

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'niveles' masculine or feminine?

'Niveles' is masculine. Its singular form is 'el nivel.' Remember to always use 'los' before it: 'los niveles'.

How is 'niveles' different from 'alturas'?

'Niveles' usually refers to a specific, measured point on a scale (like skill or water depth). 'Alturas' is a broader term for general height or elevation.