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How to Say "multiple" in Spanish

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múltiple

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Use 'múltiple' when referring to something that has many parts, items, or elements, often in a numerical or quantitative sense.

Examples

El examen tiene preguntas de opción múltiple.

The exam has multiple-choice questions.

plural

ploo-RAHLpluˈɾal

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Use 'plural' when describing a society, group, or situation that is diverse, varied, or encompasses many different elements, opinions, or identities.
A collection of various fruits including a banana, a bunch of grapes, a pear, and an orange.

Examples

Vivimos en una sociedad plural y democrática.

We live in a diverse and democratic society.

Es necesario tener una visión plural del conflicto.

It is necessary to have a multi-faceted view of the conflict.

La radio ofrece una programación plural para todos los gustos.

The radio station offers diverse programming for all tastes.

Gender Invariance

This adjective ends in a consonant, so it is the same for both masculine and feminine words. You don't need to change the ending to 'a'.

Múltiple vs. Plural

Learners often confuse 'múltiple' and 'plural' by using 'múltiple' when they mean 'diverse' or 'varied'. Remember that 'múltiple' usually relates to quantity or components, while 'plural' emphasizes variety and diversity within a group or society.

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