Lesson 9 - Opuestos (Opposites)
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This page: Learn opposite words in Spanish.
Opposites
Vocabulary Lesson
Click on the opposite words in the table below to hear the pronunciation and repeat.
| Opposites | Translation |
|---|---|
| ► lento | slow |
| ► rápido | fast |
| ► caro | expensive |
| ► barato | cheap |
| ► caliente | hot |
| ► frío | cold |
| ► vacío | empty |
| ► lleno | full |
| ► grande | big |
| ► pequeño | small |
| ► largo | long |
| ► corto | short |
| ► ligero | light |
| ► pesado | heavy |
| ► limpio | clean |
| ► sucio | dirty |
| ► mojado | wet |
| ► seco | dry |
| ► difícil | difficult |
| ► fácil | easy |
| ► viejo | old |
| ► nuevo | new |
| ► peligroso | dangerous |
| ► seguro | safe |
Note: Most of these adjectives are permanent characteristics and therefore the verb ser is generally used with them. Caliente, frío, vacío, lleno, limpio, sucio, mojado and seco are temporary conditions, however, and therefore the verb estar is generally used with them.
- Examples
- La clase es fácil.
- El escritorio está sucio.
Practice
Section 1
Select the Spanish word that describes the picture.
Practice
Section 2
Select the word that is the opposite of the listed word.
Practice
Section 3
Write the word that is the opposite of the listed word.
Lesson 9 - Opuestos (Opposites)
Opposites - Adjectives - Dialogue - Reading - Quiz
Important Links
Pronouns - Pronunciation - Verbs
