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What is the main function of adjectives in Spanish?
What is the main function of adjectives in Spanish?
To describe nouns and pronouns
What is the typical position of adjectives in Spanish sentences?
What is the typical position of adjectives in Spanish sentences?
After the nouns they describe
What happens to adjectives that end in -o when describing a feminine noun?
What happens to adjectives that end in -o when describing a feminine noun?
They change to -a
What is the exception to the rule for adjectives that end in a consonant?
What is the exception to the rule for adjectives that end in a consonant?
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What is the purpose of adding -es to adjectives in the plural form?
What is the purpose of adding -es to adjectives in the plural form?
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What are some exceptions to the typical position of adjectives in Spanish?
What are some exceptions to the typical position of adjectives in Spanish?
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How do adjectives that end in -e change for gender?
How do adjectives that end in -e change for gender?
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What is the purpose of adjectives agreeing in number and gender with the nouns they describe?
What is the purpose of adjectives agreeing in number and gender with the nouns they describe?
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Study Notes
Adjectives in Spanish
- Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns in Spanish and must agree with them in number and gender.
Gender and Number
- Nouns in Spanish are either masculine or feminine.
- Nouns in Spanish are either singular or plural.
Position of Adjectives
- Unlike English, adjectives usually follow the nouns they describe in Spanish.
Groups of Adjectives
- Adjectives that end in –o change to –a when describing a feminine noun.
- Examples: antiguo (old) -> el libro antiguo, la casa antigua
- Adjectives that end in –e do not change for gender.
- Examples: responsable (responsible) -> el chico responsable, la chica responsable
- Adjectives that end in a consonant, don't normally change for gender, and an –es is added in the plural form.
- Examples: azul (blue) -> el libro azul, los libros azules, la casa azul, las casas azules
- Exceptions: Adjectives that end in –án, -ón or –or change to gain an –a and lose their accent when matching to a feminine noun.
- Examples: cabezón (stubborn) -> el chico cabezón, la chica cabezona
- Adjectives that end in –a don't change for gender.
- Examples: deportista (sporty) -> el chico deportista, la chica deportista
Exceptions to Position
- Bueno (good) -> Es un buen libro, Es una buena película
- Malo (bad) -> Es un mal actor, Es una mala canción
- Último (last) -> El último día del año, La última persona
- Alguno (some) -> Algún día será rico, Tengo algunas ideas
- Ninguno (not any) -> No hay ningún problema, Ninguna mesa está disponible
- Primero (first) -> El primer examen es español, La primera página en el cuaderno
- Tercero (third) -> El tercer premio es bronce, La tercera hija es médica
Additional Exceptions
- Some adjectives change their meaning depending on whether they are placed before or after the noun:
- Grande (great/large) -> Es un gran día, Es una ciudad grande
- Único (only/unique) -> Es el único chico en la clase, Es una persona única
- Mismo (same/self) -> Como la misma comida cada día, Él mismo lo va a hacer
- Pobre (poor/unfortunate) -> Pobre Ana tiene exámenes, Es una persona pobre
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Learn about adjectives in Spanish, including how they agree with nouns in number and gender, and their typical position in sentences. This quiz covers the basics of Spanish adjectives.
