peores
“peores” means “worse” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
worse
Also: more serious
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Estas notas son peores que las del mes pasado.
A2These grades are worse than last month's.
Los efectos secundarios fueron peores de lo que esperábamos.
B1The side effects were worse than we expected.
¿Hay noticias peores que estas?
B1Is there news worse than this?
the worst ones
Also: the most severe problems
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De todos los candidatos, ellos son los peores.
B1Out of all the candidates, they are the worst ones.
Olvidemos los peores; concentrémonos en el futuro.
B2Let's forget the worst things; let's focus on the future.
Las peores son las que no tienen solución.
B2The worst ones are the ones that have no solution.
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Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'peores' to describe a group of things?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'peores' comes directly from the plural of 'peor,' which evolved from the Latin word *pējor*, meaning 'worse' or 'inferior.' This word was the standard comparative form of *malus* (bad), making 'peor' a very old and fundamental term in Spanish.
First recorded: Before 10th century (as *peor* in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'peores' means 'worse' or 'worst'?
If 'peores' follows a noun, it usually means 'worse' (e.g., 'situaciones peores'). If it is preceded by the article 'los' or 'las' and stands alone, it means 'the worst' (e.g., 'los peores resultados' - the worst results, or 'Ellos son los peores' - They are the worst ones).
Is 'peores' masculine or feminine?
It is neutral in gender! As an adjective, it changes its ending to match the number (plural) of the noun it describes, but the form 'peores' is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'los peores hombres' and 'las peores mujeres').