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peores

/peh-OH-rehs/

worse

A colorful illustration of three apples sitting on a table. One apple is perfect, another is slightly bruised, and the third is heavily bruised and partially rotten, indicating it is worse.

When comparing several items, 'peores' (worse) describes the items that are inferior to the others.

peores(adjective)

m/fA2

worse

?

plural comparative form of 'bad'

Also:

more serious

?

describing problems or injuries

📝 In Action

Estas notas son peores que las del mes pasado.

A2

These grades are worse than last month's.

Los efectos secundarios fueron peores de lo que esperábamos.

B1

The side effects were worse than we expected.

¿Hay noticias peores que estas?

B1

Is there news worse than this?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inferiores (inferior)
  • más malos (more bad (less common))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • situaciones peores – worse situations
  • los peores resultados – the worst results

💡 Grammar Points

Irregular Comparison

Just like 'better' and 'worse' in English, 'peor' (and its plural 'peores') is an irregular comparative form. It comes from 'malo' (bad).

No 'Más' Needed

Since 'peores' already means 'more bad,' you should never use the word 'más' (more) before it. Say 'peores,' not 'más peores'!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Más' Redundantly

Mistake: "Los más peores problemas..."

Correction: Los peores problemas... (The worst problems...)

⭐ Usage Tips

Comparing Groups

Use 'peores' when talking about two or more things that are worse than another group or item. It must match the noun it describes in number (plural).

A colorful illustration showing a selection of hand tools, including several good, shiny wrenches, and two wrenches that are extremely rusty, bent, and broken, representing the worst ones.

As a noun, 'peores' refers to a specific group of items or people that are the absolute worst among those being discussed.

peores(noun)

m/fB1

the worst ones

?

referring to things/people previously mentioned

Also:

the most severe problems

?

referring to difficulties

📝 In Action

De todos los candidatos, ellos son los peores.

B1

Out of all the candidates, they are the worst ones.

Olvidemos los peores; concentrémonos en el futuro.

B2

Let's forget the worst things; let's focus on the future.

Las peores son las que no tienen solución.

B2

The worst ones are the ones that have no solution.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • los menos buenos (the least good ones)

Antonyms

  • los mejores (the best ones)

💡 Grammar Points

Functioning as a Noun

When 'peores' is preceded by the definite article (like 'los' or 'las') and there is no noun following it, it takes on the role of a noun, meaning 'the worst things/people'.

Gender Match

The article used ('los' or 'las') must match the gender of the person or thing you are implicitly talking about.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

Use this form when the context makes it absolutely clear what 'peores' is referring to (e.g., 'the worst results,' 'the worst workers').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: peores

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'peores' to describe a group of things?

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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').