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What is the common characteristic of nouns in Spanish that differs from English?
What is the common characteristic of nouns in Spanish that differs from English?
Every noun in Spanish has a gender, either masculine or feminine.
How can you identify a masculine noun in Spanish?
How can you identify a masculine noun in Spanish?
Masculine nouns often end in 'o' or with the letters L-O-N-E-R-S.
What is the general rule for making nouns or adjectives plural in Spanish?
What is the general rule for making nouns or adjectives plural in Spanish?
Add 's' to word endings with vowels, and add 'es' to words ending with consonants.
What is an exception to the general rule of making nouns plural in Spanish?
What is an exception to the general rule of making nouns plural in Spanish?
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How do you identify a feminine noun in Spanish?
How do you identify a feminine noun in Spanish?
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What is the significance of noun gender in Spanish?
What is the significance of noun gender in Spanish?
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Study Notes
Nouns in Spanish
- In Spanish, every noun has a gender, either masculine or feminine.
- Masculine nouns are commonly recognized by their endings, which are often 'o' or the letters L-O-N-E-R-S.
- Feminine nouns are commonly recognized by their endings, which are often 'a' or the letters D-ión-Z-A.
Examples of Masculine and Feminine Nouns
- L: el hotel (hotel)
- O: el libro (book)
- N: el tiburón (shark)
- E: el parque (park)
- R: el olor (smell)
- S: el mes (month)
- D: la comunidad (community)
- íon: la comunicación (communication)
- Z: la actriz (actress)
- A: la amiga (friend)
Making Nouns or Adjectives Plural
- To make nouns or adjectives plural, add 's' to word endings with vowels.
- To make nouns or adjectives plural, add 'es' to words ending with consonants.
- Example: el hombre → los hombres, la cuidad → las ciudades.
Exceptions to Plural Rules
Masculine Exceptions
- el día → the day (does not change)
- el mapa → the map (does not change)
- el problema → the problem (does not change)
- el sistema → the system (does not change)
- el tema → the topic (does not change)
- el idioma → the language (does not change)
- el clima → the weather (does not change)
- el sofa → the couch (does not change)
- el lápiz → the pencil (does not change)
- el agua → the water (does not change)
Feminine Exceptions
- la foto → the photo (does not change)
- la radio → the radio (does not change)
- la moto → the motorcycle (does not change)
- la disco → the disco (does not change)
- la mano → the hand (does not change)
- la flor → the flower (does not change)
- la sal → the salt (does not change)
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Description
Learn about the basics of nouns in Spanish, including how to identify masculine and feminine nouns based on their endings.
