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How to Say "peerless" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “peerless” is “únicos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
literary/formal
A line of identical blue rubber ducks. Two adjacent ducks in the center are distinct: one wears a tiny gold crown and the other wears a small striped scarf, highlighting their special nature.

Examples

Sus talentos son verdaderamente únicos; no hay otros como ellos.

Their talents are truly unique; there are no others like them.

Estos diseños abstractos son únicos en el mundo del arte.

These abstract designs are unique in the art world.

Uniqueness Placement

When 'únicos' means 'unique' (special), it usually comes after the noun, just like most descriptive Spanish adjectives.

Using the wrong form

Mistake: “Saying 'único' when referring to multiple items or people.”

Correction: Remember the plural -s: 'Ellos son únicos' (They are unique), not 'Ellos son único'.

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