originales
/oh-ree-hee-nah-lehs/
original
A unique blue flower shows the meaning of 'originales' as something creative and one-of-a-kind.
originales(adjective)
original
?unique or creative
innovative
?showing new ideas
,initial
?the very first version
📝 In Action
Sus ideas para el proyecto son muy originales.
A2Her ideas for the project are very original.
Todavía conservo los dibujos originales de mi infancia.
B1I still keep the original drawings from my childhood.
💡 Grammar Points
Making things plural
Since this word ends in a consonant (l), we add '-es' to make it plural when talking about more than one thing.
Works for both genders
This word stays the same whether you're describing masculine things (los libros) or feminine things (las ideas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'e'
Mistake: "los planes originals"
Correction: los planes originales
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Movies
Use this when talking about 'Versión Original' (V.O.), which means watching a movie in its first language with no dubbing.
A stack of master paintings represents 'originales' as the first versions of a work.
📝 In Action
El museo tiene los originales de estas pinturas.
B2The museum has the originals of these paintings.
Por favor, firme los originales y quédese con las copias.
B2Please sign the originals and keep the copies.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'the'
When used as a noun for 'the originals,' always use 'los' because it is a masculine word.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: originales
Question 1 of 1
If you have 'tres ideas originales,' how many creative ideas do you have?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'originales' change if I am talking about girls vs. boys?
No! In Spanish, adjectives ending in 'l' like 'original' are the same for both masculine and feminine things. You just add '-es' for the plural regardless of the gender.
Can 'originales' mean 'weird'?
Sometimes! Just like in English, if you say someone is 'very original,' it can be a polite way of saying they are a bit eccentric or unusual.