sexuales
sek-swah-les
📝 In Action
Los derechos sexuales son importantes para todos.
B1Sexual rights are important for everyone.
Tienen que hablar de sus relaciones sexuales abiertamente.
B2They have to talk about their sexual relationships openly.
Evita los comentarios sexuales en el lugar de trabajo.
B1Avoid sexual comments in the workplace.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Plural)
Since this word describes things, it must match the thing it describes in number. 'Sexuales' is the plural form of the adjective 'sexual,' so it is used with plural nouns (like 'derechos' or 'relaciones').
Adjective Placement
Like many Spanish adjectives that classify or define something, 'sexuales' almost always comes after the noun it is describing (e.g., 'acoso sexuales', not 'sexuales acoso').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: "Hablamos de los derechos sexual."
Correction: Hablamos de los derechos sexuales. (The noun 'derechos' is plural, so the adjective must also be plural.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'es' Ending
The singular form is 'sexual' (it ends in 'l'). To make adjectives ending in a consonant plural, you add 'es', resulting in 'sexuales'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sexuales
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly uses 'sexuales'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sexuales' masculine or feminine?
Since the singular form 'sexual' ends in 'l' (a consonant), it is a gender-neutral adjective. 'Sexuales' is the plural form and can describe both masculine plural nouns (los derechos sexuales) and feminine plural nouns (las relaciones sexuales).
Can 'sexuales' ever be used as a noun?
Yes, but it's less common. You might hear it used as a shortened way to refer to 'sexual matters' or 'sexual things,' often preceded by an article (e.g., 'los sexuales' - the sexual aspects/things).