1. Gender of Nouns

2. Nouns  Are names of people, places, things or concepts  In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine.  Are names of people, places, things or concepts  In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine.

3. ¿Masculino o Feminino?  Masculine nouns tend to end in -o  Other endings include  Examples: libro, escritorio, cuaderno, papel  Feminine nouns tend to end in -a  Other endings include  Examples: carpeta, mochila, mesa  Masculine nouns tend to end in -o  Other endings include  Examples: libro, escritorio, cuaderno, papel  Feminine nouns tend to end in -a  Other endings include  Examples: carpeta, mochila, mesa

4. Indefinite and Definite Articles

5. Indefinite Articles  Indefinite articles in English are “a” or “an”.  Indefinite articles are NOT specific.  In Spanish there are 4 indefinite articles:  Indefinite articles in English are “a” or “an”.  Indefinite articles are NOT specific.  In Spanish there are 4 indefinite articles: singularplural masculineununos feminineunaunas

6. Definite Articles  Definite article in English is “the”  Definite articles ARE specific.  In Spanish there are 4 definite articles:  Definite article in English is “the”  Definite articles ARE specific.  In Spanish there are 4 definite articles: singularplural masculineellos femininelalas

7. Gender and Number  Gender and number are very important when learning the Spanish language.  Nouns must agree in gender and in number.  IMPORTANTE  Ask yourself:  Is the word masculine or feminine?  Is the word singular or plural?  Gender and number are very important when learning the Spanish language.  Nouns must agree in gender and in number.  IMPORTANTE  Ask yourself:  Is the word masculine or feminine?  Is the word singular or plural?