2. La Formación de los Adverbios

3. They can modify the meaning of a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a preposition, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence. Adverbs are used for expressing some relation of manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial.

4. Not as complicated as it may seem. There is a simple formula that will help you turn adjectives into adverbs.

5. In English, adverbs generally take an "-ly" ending gently, slowly, and easily Adverbs may be formed in Spanish by adding the ending "–mente" to the feminine form of practically any adjective. For instance, the adjective "directo/a" (direct) is converted into the adverb "directamente" (directly). If the adjective has only one form rather than both masculine and feminine forms, the same rule applies. If the adjective has an accent, it keeps it when changed to an adverb

6. Adjective: "rápido/a" (rapid). Adverb: "rápidamente" (rapidly, quickly). Adjective: "lento/a" (slow). Adverb: "lentamente" (slowly). Adjective: "obvio/a" (obvious). Adverb: "obviamente" (obviously). Adjective: "sincero/a" (sincere). Adverb: "sinceramente" (sincerely).

7. Ejemplos: Triste Tristemente Ella camina tristemente a su casa. Feliz Felizmente Yo voy a ayudo felizmente Fácil Fácilmente Ayer nosotros ganamos fácilmente

8. 1. Yo manejaba rápidamente. (I was driving quickly.) 2. Sabemos precisamente lo que está pasando. (We know exactly what is happening.) 3. Ella habla inglés maravillosamente. (She speaks English wonderfully.)

9. Quick Verbal Quiz Aburrido Absoluto Agradable Antipático Corto Débil Difícil Fuerte Nuevo Paciente Perezoso Responsable Sincero