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How to Say "neutral" in Spanish

The Spanish word forneutralis neutralB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
not taking sides in a conflict
A white bird sitting calmly on a fence between two different colored fields.

Examples

Suiza es conocida por ser un país neutral.

Switzerland is known for being a neutral country.

El árbitro debe ser totalmente neutral durante el partido.

The referee must be completely neutral during the match.

Intenté mantener una postura neutral en la discusión familiar.

I tried to maintain a neutral stance in the family argument.

One Form for All Genders

Unlike words that end in 'o' or 'a', 'neutral' stays the same whether you are talking about a man, a woman, or an object. You say 'el hombre neutral' and 'la mujer neutral'.

Making it Plural

Since this word ends in a consonant (l), you just add '-es' to make it plural: 'los países neutrales'.

Avoiding 'neutralo/neutrala'

Mistake:La opinión es neutrala.

Correction: La opinión es neutral. The word doesn't change its ending to match the 'a' in 'opinión'.

Other Meanings ofneutral

neutralcan also mean:

  • colors or chemical pH(B2)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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