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How to Say "exterior" in Spanish

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exteriores

/eks-teh-ryoh-rehs//eksteˈɾjoɾes/

adjectiveA2general
Use 'exteriores' when describing something that is on the outside or external, like the walls or surfaces of a building.
A wooden crate with a bright red outer surface being painted.

Examples

Las paredes exteriores de la casa son de piedra.

The outer walls of the house are made of stone.

Prefiero las actividades exteriores cuando hace buen tiempo.

I prefer outdoor activities when the weather is good.

One size fits all

Even though many Spanish words change their endings for boys (masculine) and girls (feminine), this word stays the same for both! You only need to worry about making it plural.

continente

/kon-tee-NEN-teh//kontiˈnente/

nounB2formal
Use 'continente' to refer to the physical structure or casing of an object, often in contrast to its contents.
A simple wooden crate with a lid, standing alone on a plain background.

Examples

El seguro de hogar cubre el continente y el contenido.

The home insurance covers the structure (building) and the contents.

El continente de la botella es de vidrio reciclado.

The container of the bottle is made of recycled glass.

Technical Usage

In insurance, 'continente' is the 'box' (the house itself) and 'contenido' is what's inside the box.

Adjective vs. Noun Confusion

Learners often confuse 'exteriores' and 'continente' because both relate to the outside. Remember that 'exteriores' is typically an adjective describing an external part, while 'continente' is a noun referring to the entire outer structure or casing of something.

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