12.3.12

Masculine & Feminine Nouns

Test yourself

Masculine and Feminine Nouns

Some nouns have different meanings when they are in the masculine and feminine forms.

Illustrative background for El bolso → la bolsaIllustrative background for El bolso → la bolsa ?? "content

El bolso → la bolsa

  • 'El bolso' means 'the handbag'.
  • 'La bolsa' means 'the bag' or 'the stock exchange'.
Illustrative background for El pendiente → la pendienteIllustrative background for El pendiente → la pendiente ?? "content

El pendiente → la pendiente

  • 'El pendiente' means 'earring'.
  • 'La pendiente' means 'slope'
Illustrative background for El capital → la capitalIllustrative background for El capital → la capital ?? "content

El capital → la capital

  • 'El capital' means 'capital (money)'.
  • 'La capital' means 'the capital city'.
Illustrative background for El final → la finalIllustrative background for El final → la final ?? "content

El final → la final

  • 'El final' means 'the end'.
  • 'La final' means 'the final (game of a tournament)'.

Jump to other topics

1Phonics/Alphabet/Spellings

2You, Family & Home

3School & Jobs

4Town, Shopping, Food, Drink

5Free Time

6Holiday

7The World Around Us

8Present Tense

9Past Tense

10Future Tense

11Conditional

12Grammar

Unlock your full potential with Seneca Premium

  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ open-ended exam questions

  • Mini-mock exams based on your study history

  • Unlock 800+ premium courses & e-books

Get started with Seneca Premium