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Adjectives

Adjectives after the noun

Adjectives after the noun

  • Adjectives are normally placed after the noun and have to agree with the thing they are describing.
  • Los gatos negros son muy cariñosos.
    • The black cats are very friendly.
  • La Casablanca está en Washington.
    • The White House is in Washington.
Adjectives after the noun (cont.)

Adjectives after the noun (cont.)

  • La niña lleva un vestido rojo y unos zapatos negros.
    • The girl is wearing a red dress and black shoes.
  • Los hombres enfadados.
    • The angry men.
Exception to the rule

Exception to the rule

  • However, there are exceptions on the use of adjectives.
  • Here are some examples:
  • El nuevo coche.
    • The new car (in the sense that it is new to you but isn’t brand new).
  • El coche nuevo.
    • The brand new car.
Exception to the rule (cont.)

Exception to the rule (cont.)

  • El gran almacén.
    • The great warehouse/store.
  • El almacén grande.
    • The large warehouse.
  • Un buen amigo.
    • A friend who is good to me.
  • Un amigo bueno.
    • A good person that is a friend of mine.
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