Múltiples (en. Multiple)

/ˈmultipləs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Composed of various elements or parts.
The problem has multiple causes.
El problema tiene múltiples causas.
That is varied or diverse.
There are multiple options available.
Existen múltiples opciones disponibles.
That is repeated on various occasions.
He has suffered multiple injuries to the same leg.
Ha sufrido múltiples lesiones en la misma pierna.

Etymology

From Latin 'multiplicis', meaning 'that multiplies'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

multiple options
Various alternatives to choose from.
múltiples opciones
multiple facets
Different aspects of a reality.
múltiples facetas
on multiple occasions
In several instances or moments.
en múltiples ocasiones

Related Words

multiple
That is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.
múltiplo
multiplication
Mathematical operation that consists of increasing a number by a factor.
multiplicación
multiplier
Element that multiplies, or that increases in quantity.
multiplicador

Slang Meanings

Many uses or applications in a specific context.
That system has multiple uses in everyday life.
Ese sistema tiene múltiples usos en la vida cotidiana.
Several opportunities or possibilities.
During the party, I met multiple interesting people.
Durante la fiesta, conocí a múltiples personas interesantes.