neutral
/neuˈtɾal/
The Spanish word for neutral is neutral.
The adjective neutral is used to describe someone or something that is favouring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate.
Meaning: favouring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, neutral is a primary translation for the English word neutral, whereas in Argentina, neutro is a common translation used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is neutrales, and if you are describing feminine plural nouns, use neutras.
How do you pronounce it?
/neuˈtɾal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term español neutro refers to a standardized version of the language used in dubbing and news to avoid regional accents and slang.
- While neutral is a general adjective, the word neutro is specifically used in Spanish grammar to describe the gender of certain words that are neither masculine nor feminine.
- Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change based on gender, neutral stays the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns.
Examples in context
- Tomás intentó ser neutral.Tom tried to be neutral.This sentence shows how to use neutral with a subject.Tatoeba #4796006 by alegarvid, translation #4502701 by CK
- Soy neutral.I'm neutral.This sentence demonstrates a simple declaration of being neutral.Tatoeba #2440284 by hayastan, translation #2111707 by CK
- El esperanto es la lengua internacional más sencilla y neutral para los pueblos del mundo.Esperanto is the most simple and neutral international language for the peoples in the world.This sentence shows how to use neutral when describing a language.Tatoeba #1478681 by alekso, translation #3764482 by alekso
- La postura del gobierno es neutraThe government's position is neutral
- Es importante que el juez mantenga una actitud imparcialIt's important for the judge to maintain an impartial attitude
- El sistema de votación debe ser equitativoThe voting system must be fair
- No estoy a favor ni en contra, estoy en el medioI'm neither for nor against, I'm in the middle
- Prefiero no tomar partido y mantenerme neutralI prefer not to take sides and remain neutral
- Intenta no implicar emociones y mantener una postura neutralTry not to involve emotions and maintain a neutral stance
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a political debate on TV.
- Javier¿Qué piensas de la opinión de ese periodista?What do you think of that journalist's opinion?
- ElenaNo lo sé, él parece ser neutral.I don't know, he seems to be neutral.
- JavierEso es bueno, no debería tomar partido.That is good, he shouldn't take sides.
- ElenaSí, Javier, un presentador debe ser neutral siempre.Yes, Javier, a presenter should always be neutral.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry neutral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.