subido
/soo-BEE-doh/
intense
Subido can describe a color or flavor that is intense, like this vibrant red strawberry.
📝 In Action
El diseñador usó un color verde subido para el fondo.
B1The designer used an intense green color for the background.
Los precios de la vivienda han estado muy subidos este año.
B2Housing prices have been very high this year.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'subido' must match the noun it describes in gender (subida) and number (subidos/subidas).
⭐ Usage Tips
Color Intensity
Use 'subido' after the color name to mean 'deep' or 'intense,' as in 'azul subido' (deep blue).
When something is subido, it means it has been physically raised or lifted up.
📝 In Action
Encontré el archivo subido en la nube.
B1I found the file uploaded to the cloud.
El telón estaba completamente subido cuando entramos.
A2The curtain was completely raised when we entered.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle as Adjective
'Subido' is the past form of the verb 'subir' (to go up). When used with 'estar' or 'ser,' it acts as an adjective describing the result of that action.
If someone is subido, they are tipsy or slightly drunk.
📝 In Action
Después de la fiesta, Juan estaba un poco subido.
C1After the party, Juan was a little tipsy.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: subido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'subido' in the sense of 'intense color'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'subido' only used as an adjective?
While 'subido' is most often used as an adjective (meaning high or intense), it is technically the past participle of the verb 'subir' (to go up). You hear it constantly in perfect tenses, like 'ha subido' (has gone up).
How do I know if 'subido' means 'high price' or 'intense color'?
The context tells you! If you are talking about 'precios' (prices), it means high. If you are talking about 'rojo' (red) or 'azul' (blue), it means deep or intense.