9.3.4

Masculine vs Feminine Nouns

Test yourself

Masculine and Feminine Nouns

Like with nouns for people and animals, most nouns ending in 'o' are masculine, and most nouns ending in 'a' are feminine.

Illustrative background for Masculine nouns usually end in 'o'Illustrative background for Masculine nouns usually end in 'o' ?? "content

Masculine nouns usually end in 'o'

  • El trabajo.
    • The work.
  • El aƱo.
    • The year.
Illustrative background for Feminine nouns usually end in 'a'Illustrative background for Feminine nouns usually end in 'a' ?? "content

Feminine nouns usually end in 'a'

  • La comida .
    • The food.
  • La semana.
    • The week.

Jump to other topics

1The Basics

2Current & Future Study & Employment

3Identity & Culture

3.1Me, My Family & Friends

3.2Me, My Family & Friends - Translations

3.3Technology in Everyday Life

3.4Technology in Everyday Life - Translations

3.5Free Time Activities

3.6Free Time Activities - Translations

3.7Customs & Festivals in Spanish Speaking Countries

3.8Customs & Festivals - Translations

4Areas of Interest

4.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

4.2Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region - Translations

4.3Social Issues

4.4Social Issues - Translations

4.5Global Issues

4.6Global Issues - Translations

4.7Travel & Tourism

4.8Travel & Tourism - Translations

5Listening Practice

6Common Tenses

7Important Verbs

8Advanced Tenses

9Extra Grammar

9.1Articles

9.2Negatives

9.3Nouns

9.4Asking Questions

9.5Adjectives

9.6Adverbs

9.7Conjunctions

9.8Pronouns

9.9By, With, From, Of

9.10Verbs

9.11Comparisons

Go student ad image

Unlock your full potential with GoStudent tutoring

  • Affordable 1:1 tutoring from the comfort of your home

  • Tutors are matched to your specific learning needs

  • 30+ school subjects covered

Book a free trial lesson