únicas

Únicas is the feminine plural form of the adjective único in Portuguese and Spanish. It describes something as the sole or distinctive one among others, and is used to refer to feminine plural nouns. In both languages, it conveys nuances of exclusivity, singularity, or exceptional quality. Examples in Portuguese include as soluções únicas (the unique/only solutions) and as pessoas únicas (the unique people). In Spanish, common phrases are soluciones únicas and oportunidades únicas.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the Latin unus, meaning one, combined with a derivational suffix that yields unícus in Latin and later evolved into único in the Romance languages. The feminine plural form, únicas, is formed by adding -as to the feminine singular único, following regular agreement patterns for adjectives in Portuguese and Spanish.

Usage notes: As an adjective, únicas must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. It can appear before or after the noun, with a potential subtle emphasis when placed before the noun (e.g., únicas soluciones) versus after (soluciones únicas). The expression often carries a sense of exclusivity or rarity rather than merely being different. In Portuguese, it can be used in formal or literary contexts; in everyday speech, alternatives like exclusivo or singular might be chosen depending on nuance. In Spanish, the usage parallels Portuguese, with similar emphasis on uniqueness or exclusivity.

See also: único, única, soluciones únicas, soluciones exclusivas.