HOW to Describe Things in Spanish La descripciÓn HOW to Describe Things in Spanish
Nouns and adjective agreement In Spanish, are adjectives usually placed before or after the noun?
Nouns and adjective agreement Adjectives must agree in: Gender Masculine Feminine Number Singular Plural
Nouns and adjective agreement Adjectives that end in –o have four endings Ej: rojo roja rojos rojas
Nouns and adjective agreement Singular Plural Masculine o os Feminine a as
Noun and adjective agreement Adjectives that end in any other letter have two forms*: singular plural Singular Plural elefante grande elefantes grandes pájaro azul pájaros azules
Noun and adjective agreement *Exception to the rule: Most adjectives of nationality (whatever their masculine form) have feminine forms ending in –a. Masculine Feminine español española francés francesa alemán alemana
Noun and adjective agreement Let’s practice. Can you make the nouns and adjectives agree? La casa ____________ (rojo) Los guisantes ___________ (verde) El taco ____________ (sabroso) Las zanahorias ____________ (delicioso) Las personas _____________ (amable)