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vitales

/bee-TAH-lehs/

essential

A single, bright green seedling sprouting from a small mound of rich brown soil with a single drop of water falling towards it.

Water is essential for the life of a plant.

vitales(adjective)

m or fB1

essential

?

necessary for life or success

Also:

vital

?

extremely important

,

life-giving

?

related to biological life

📝 In Action

Los médicos revisaron sus constantes vitales.

B1

The doctors checked their vital signs.

Estos cambios son vitales para el futuro de la empresa.

B2

These changes are essential for the future of the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • esenciales (essential)
  • fundamentales (fundamental)
  • cruciales (crucial)

Antonyms

  • insignificantes (insignificant)
  • secundarios (secondary)

Common Collocations

  • constantes vitales – vital signs (medical)
  • órganos vitales – vital organs
  • asuntos vitales – vital matters

💡 Grammar Points

One Form for All

This word is a 'gender-neutral' adjective. It doesn't matter if you are describing men, women, or objects; it stays 'vitales' for all plural things.

Making it Plural

Since the singular word 'vital' ends in a consonant (l), we add '-es' to make it plural: vital → vitales.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't change the ending for gender

Mistake: "órganos vitalos"

Correction: órganos vitales. Even though 'órganos' is masculine, 'vitales' doesn't end in 'o' or 'a', so it doesn't change for gender.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement Matters

To sound natural, place 'vitales' after the noun it describes, like 'recursos vitales' (vital resources).

A happy child jumping high in the air with arms outstretched in a bright, sunny meadow.

A person full of life and energy.

vitales(adjective)

m or fB2

full of life

?

describing energetic people

Also:

energetic

?

having lots of vitality

,

vibrant

?

full of energy and enthusiasm

📝 In Action

A pesar de su edad, mis abuelos son personas muy vitales.

B2

Despite their age, my grandparents are very energetic people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enérgicos (energetic)
  • vivaces (vivacious)

Antonyms

  • apáticos (apathetic)
  • débiles (weak)

💡 Grammar Points

Describing People

When used with the verb 'ser' (to be), it describes a personality trait of being naturally energetic.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vitales

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'vital organs'?

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Word Family

vital(vital/essential) - adjective
vitalidad(vitality) - noun
vitalicio(lifelong) - adjective
revitalizar(to revitalize) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'vitales' change if I'm talking about women?

No. In Spanish, adjectives ending in '-l' (like vital) or '-e' (like amable) are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural is always 'vitales'.

Is 'vitales' used for 'vital signs' in a hospital?

Yes! In a medical context, doctors and nurses use the phrase 'constantes vitales' to refer to things like heart rate and blood pressure.