No. 3,766 in Spanish
radical
"Radical" in Spanish means fundamental, extreme, or relating to the root or origin of something.
In a sentence
El cambio climático requiere medidas radicales para su solución.
Climate change requires radical measures for its solution.
Here, 'radicales' is used to describe measures that are fundamental and extreme actions aimed to address significant issues.
Las ideas radicales del grupo político causaron controversia.
The radical ideas of the political group caused controversy.
In this case, 'radicales' characterizes ideas that are extreme and deviate significantly from the norm or traditional thinking.
El estilo de moda es bastante radical, incluyendo colores vívidos y diseños atrevidos.
The fashion style is quite radical, including vivid colors and bold designs.
Here, 'radical' is used to describe something that is strikingly innovative or outside the mainstream.
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