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What is the purpose of Possessive Adjectives in Spanish?
What is the purpose of Possessive Adjectives in Spanish?
- To explain the relationship between people or ownership (correct)
- To indicate the direction or location of something
- To compare two things
- To describe the physical appearance of people
How do you express possession in Spanish when referring to a named person?
How do you express possession in Spanish when referring to a named person?
- Using the verb 'tener'
- Using an apostrophe and 's'
- Using the preposition 'de' (correct)
- Using the verb 'ser'
What happens when 'de' is followed by 'el' in Spanish?
What happens when 'de' is followed by 'el' in Spanish?
- They are separated by a comma
- They combine to form 'del' (correct)
- They are replaced by 'en'
- They are replaced by 'a'
Which of the following Possessive Adjectives agrees with the number and gender of the noun?
Which of the following Possessive Adjectives agrees with the number and gender of the noun?
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Study Notes
Possessive Adjectives in Spanish
- Possessive Adjectives explain ownership or relationship between people and things.
- They must match the gender and number of the noun they modify.
- They are always placed in front of the noun.
Possessive Adjectives in Spanish ( Chart )
- Yo: mi (my), mis (my)
- Tú: tu (your), tus (your)
- Él/Ella: su (his/her), sus (his/her)
- Nosotros/as: nuestro/a (our), nuestros/as (our)
- Vosotros/as: vuestro/a (your), vuestros/as (your)
- Ellos/Ellas: su (their), sus (their)
Possession with "de" in Spanish
- "De" is used to indicate ownership or relationship with a named person.
- No 's is used in Spanish, unlike in English.
Examples of Possession with "de"
- Daniel's pencil case: El estuche de Daniel.
- Anna's book: El libro de Anna.
- Pablo's sister: La hermana de Pablo.
- Isabel's mother: La madre de Isabel.
Important Note
- When "de" is followed by "el", they combine to become "del".
- Examples: El padre del chico. (The boy's father.), El color del libro. (The book's color.)
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Learn about possessive adjectives in Spanish, including their usage, forms, and agreements with nouns. Practice with a helpful chart!
