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How to Say "outer" in Spanish

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exterior

ehks-teh-RYOR/eks.teˈɾjoɾ/

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Use 'exterior' when referring to the outermost layer or surface of a single object, like a wall or a part of a building.
A close-up view of the red wooden exterior wall of a house, emphasizing the surface texture.

Examples

Pintaremos la pared exterior de la casa de azul.

We will paint the exterior wall of the house blue.

Necesitamos revisar el cableado exterior antes de la tormenta.

We need to check the outer wiring before the storm.

Gender Consistency

This adjective describes nouns, but unlike many Spanish adjectives, it looks the same whether the noun is masculine (muro exterior) or feminine (pared exterior).

exteriores

/eks-teh-ryoh-rehs//eksteˈɾjoɾes/

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Use 'exteriores' when referring to the outer parts of a group of objects or a collection of things, emphasizing the outer boundary of multiple items.
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.

Singular vs. Plural

The main confusion is between 'exterior' (singular) and 'exteriores' (plural). Remember to use the singular form when describing the outside of one thing, and the plural when referring to the outer parts of multiple things or a collective group.

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