uniforme

/oo-nee-FOR-meh/

uniform

Five identical red squares lined up perfectly in a straight row, illustrating consistency.

As an adjective, uniforme means consistent or unchanging.

uniforme(adjective)

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uniform

consistent or unchanging

even

smooth or standardized

Also:

regular

following a consistent pattern

📝 In Action

El color de la pared es uniforme, sin manchas.

The color of the wall is uniform, without stains.

Para un buen resultado, la temperatura debe ser uniforme.

For a good result, the temperature must be uniform (consistent).

Mantuvimos un ritmo uniforme durante toda la carrera.

We maintained a uniform pace throughout the race.

Word Connections

Synonyms

constante (constant)
igual (equal / the same)

Antonyms

variable (variable)
irregular (irregular)

Common Collocations

ritmo uniforme – uniform pace
velocidad uniforme – uniform speed

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Consistency

Since this adjective ends in '-e', it doesn't change its form based on whether the thing it describes is masculine or feminine (e.g., 'el ritmo uniforme' and 'la velocidad uniforme'). It only changes for plural: 'uniformes'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Consistency

Use 'uniforme' when you want to emphasize that something is consistent, standardized, or lacks variation across a space or time period.

A child standing straight, wearing a standardized school uniform with a blue blazer, white shirt, and gray pants.

As a noun, un uniforme refers to standardized clothing, like this school uniform.

uniforme(noun)

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uniform

standardized clothing

Also:

kit

sports/team outfit

livery

company/institutional clothing

📝 In Action

Los niños de esta escuela deben usar uniforme.

The children at this school must wear a uniform.

El policía ajustó su uniforme antes de salir.

The police officer adjusted his uniform before leaving.

Ella guarda su uniforme de trabajo en el armario.

She keeps her work uniform in the closet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

atuendo (attire)
vestimenta (clothing)

Common Collocations

uniforme escolar – school uniform
uniforme militar – military uniform
uniforme de gala – full dress uniform

💡 Grammar Points

The Masculine Article

Even though 'uniforme' refers to clothing, which is often feminine in Spanish ('la ropa'), the noun 'uniforme' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' (e.g., 'el uniforme').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender

Mistake: "La uniforme es azul."

Correction: El uniforme es azul. Remember 'uniforme' is masculine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Wearing a Uniform

The most common way to say someone 'wears' a uniform is using the verb 'llevar': 'Llevamos el uniforme'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: uniforme

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'uniforme' as a noun (the clothing)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

uniformidad(uniformity / consistency) - noun

uniformar(to standardize / to make uniform) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'uniforme' masculine or feminine when talking about clothing?

It is always masculine: 'el uniforme' or 'un uniforme'. Even though it refers to clothing, which often uses feminine words, 'uniforme' follows the masculine rule.

How do I use 'uniforme' to describe speed?

You use it as an adjective: 'la velocidad es uniforme' (the speed is uniform) or 'mantener un ritmo uniforme' (to maintain a uniform pace).