niveles
/nee-VEH-less/
levels
"Niveles" can refer to standards, ranks, or stages, such as different levels of expertise in a skill.
niveles(noun)
levels
?standard, rank, degree, or stage
standards
?quality of work or performance
,stages
?steps in a process or game
📝 In Action
Necesitas subir de niveles para ganar el juego.
A1You need to move up in levels to win the game.
Mi español tiene dos niveles: el básico y el de pánico.
A2My Spanish has two levels: the basic one and the panic one.
Los niveles de calidad en esta fábrica son muy altos.
B1The standards of quality in this factory are very high.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-es,' 'niveles' is a masculine word, so you must use 'los' (los niveles) or 'unos' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "Las niveles de inglés..."
Correction: Los niveles de inglés... (Remember the singular 'nivel' is masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Measuring Skill
Use 'niveles' when talking about language proficiency, education, or skill: '¿Qué nivel tienes en ajedrez?' (What level are you at in chess?)
In a physical context, "niveles" refers to different physical heights or elevations, like the various floors of a building.
niveles(noun)
levels
?physical height or elevation
water marks
?lines indicating water height
,altitudes
?height above sea level
📝 In Action
Los niveles del agua están peligrosamente altos después de la lluvia.
B1The water levels are dangerously high after the rain.
Tuvieron que reajustar los niveles del suelo antes de construir.
B2They had to readjust the ground levels before building.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Prepositions
To talk about measuring something at a certain level, you often use 'a' or 'en': 'El agua está a niveles críticos' (The water is at critical levels).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: niveles
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'niveles' to talk about academic achievement?
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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.