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"Complicada" is a form of "complicado", an adjective which is often translated as "complicated". "Ideal" is an adjective which is often translated as "ideal". Learn more about the difference between "ideal" and "complicada" below.
ideal(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (archetype)
a. ideal
El ideal de la belleza cambia de cultura a cultura.The ideal of beauty changes from culture to culture.
3. (goal)
a. aspiration
El ideal de todo ser humano debe ser ayudar a los demás.The aspiration of every human being should be to help others.
los ideales
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (principles)
a. ideals
El visionario siempre fue fiel a sus ideales, sin importar el costo.The visionary was always true to his ideals, no matter the cost.
complicado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. complicated
El primer problema en el examen de matemáticas era muy complicado.The first problem on the math exam was very complicated.
b. complex
Dicen que el islandés es un idioma muy complicado.They say Icelandic is a very complex language.
2. (intricate)
a. complicated
El nuevo software parece complicado, pero es muy intuitivo.The new software looks complicated, but it's very user-friendly.
b. complex
Modificar el sistema educativo es más complicado de lo que parece.Modifying the education system is more complex than it seems.
c. involved
El proceso de selección para este puesto fue muy complicado.The selection process for this position was very involved.
d. elaborate
Los investigadores consiguieron descifrar un código muy complicado.The researchers succeeded in deciphering a very elaborate code.
3. (person)
a. complicated
No entiendo lo que quieres. Eres la persona más complicada que conozco.I don't understand what you want. You are the most complicated person I know.
