múltiple
/ˈmultiple/
In Spanish, the English phrase "multiple" is translated as múltiple.
The adjective múltiple is used to describe something that has more than one element, part, component or function.
Meaning: having more than one element, part, component or function (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use múltiple (ending in -e) as an adjective meaning 'multiple', but use múltiplo (ending in -o) when referring to a mathematical multiple.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective múltiple must agree in number with the noun it modifies, becoming múltiples for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmultiple/
Did you know?
- The word múltiple was borrowed from the Latin multĭplex, which literally means 'many-layered' or 'folded many times'.
- In legal Spanish, the phrase estafa múltiple describes a specific type of fraud where a criminal uses the same trick to deceive several victims separately.
- The word múltiple can be used to describe a person's talents, a concept known as 'multifacético', which is a common way to praise versatility in Spanish culture.
Examples in context
- A Fadil le dispararon múltiples veces.Fadil was shot multiple times.The sentence illustrates the use of múltiple to describe how many times an action occurred.Tatoeba #6680977 by diegohn, translation #5886907 by OsoHombre
- En la labranza se utilizan múltiples aperos.When farming, they use multiple tools.This example shows múltiple modifying a noun in the context of farming tools.Tatoeba #5902407 by arh, translation #8160973 by magnificentgoddess
- El cerebro tiene múltiples sistemas de percepción.The brain has multiple perceptual systems.This sentence uses múltiple to describe the various systems within the brain.Tatoeba #9996444 by manufrutos, translation #9995582 by shekitten
- Hay múltiples opciones disponiblesThere are multiple options available
- Existen numerosas solucionesThere are numerous solutions
- He recibido varios correos electrónicosI have received multiple emails
- Tengo montones de cosas que hacerI have lots of things to do
- Hay un montón de gente en la fiestaThere are a lot of people at the party
- Vamos a necesitar un buen número de sillasWe are going to need a good number of chairs
- Tienes múltiples opciones para elegirYou have multiple options to choose from
- Recibí un montón de regalos en mi cumpleañosI received a lot of gifts on my birthday
- Hay varios colores disponiblesThere are several colors available
- Necesitamos un buen número de voluntarios para el eventoWe need a good number of volunteers for the event
- Existen numerosas razones para aprender españolThere are numerous reasons to learn Spanish
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a complex project at work.
- AlejandroEste problema tiene una causa múltiple.This problem has a multiple cause.
- MaríaTienes razón, Alejandro, es muy complicado.You are right, Alejandro, it is very complicated.
- AlejandroNecesitamos analizar cada factor por separado.We need to analyze each factor separately.
- MaríaEstoy de acuerdo, María lo revisará mañana.I agree, María will review it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “multiple” translations and entries múltiple, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries múltiple, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
