reales
/reh-AH-lehs/
real
Reales as an adjective means 'real' or 'genuine', like this actual, tangible apple.
📝 In Action
Necesitamos soluciones reales, no promesas vacías.
A2We need real solutions, not empty promises.
Las cifras reales del estudio fueron impactantes.
B1The actual figures of the study were shocking.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'reales' must match the noun it describes in both gender and quantity. Since it ends in '-es', it is always plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: "Los datos real."
Correction: Los datos reales. (The data is plural, so the adjective must be plural.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement Tip
When 'reales' means 'actual' or 'genuine,' it usually follows the noun: 'casas reales' (actual houses). If it precedes the noun, it might sometimes sound slightly more formal or emphatic.
Reales as a noun refers to 'royals' or members of a royal family.
📝 In Action
Los reales visitaron el hospital para un evento benéfico.
B1The royals visited the hospital for a charity event.
La boda de los reales fue televisada a todo el mundo.
B2The wedding of the royal couple was televised worldwide.
💡 Grammar Points
Implied Noun
In this case, 'reales' is a noun, short for 'miembros reales' (royal members) or 'personajes reales' (royal figures). It always uses masculine plural articles (los, unos).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
You will only use this meaning when the context clearly refers to a monarchy or noble family. Otherwise, people will assume you mean the currency or the adjective.
When used as a noun, reales can refer to 'reals', the official currency of Brazil.
📝 In Action
Me quedan cien reales de mi viaje a Río.
B1I have one hundred reals left from my trip to Rio.
El cambio de reales a dólares es muy volátil.
B2The exchange rate from reals to dollars is very volatile.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Count
When referring to money, 'reales' is used for amounts of two or more. The singular is 'un real'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Symbol
The symbol for Brazilian Reals is R$. You will often see this written instead of the word itself.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'reales' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reales' masculine or feminine?
As the plural of the adjective 'real,' it can be both (e.g., 'cosas reales' or 'problemas reales'). As a noun (royals or currency), it is always masculine plural ('los reales').
How do I know if 'reales' means 'actual' or 'royals'?
Check what comes before it. If it is describing a noun (e.g., 'objetivos reales'), it's the adjective 'actual.' If it stands alone preceded by 'los,' it usually means 'the royals' or 'the currency,' depending on the conversation's topic.