4.7.1

Adjectives

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Adjectives

Adjectives are words which give us more information about nouns. In English, an adjective never changes, but in Spanish adjectives change their spelling.

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Basic spelling of nouns

  • There is a basic spelling of the adjective.
  • The basic spelling of the adjective is used for describing masculine singular nouns.
    • A masculine singular noun is 'el perro' (the dog).
  • Normally, the masculine singular form of the adjective ends in '-o'.
    • pesado - heavy
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Examples of adjectives

  • rojo – red
  • negro – black
  • rápido – fast
  • pequeño – small
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Noun + adjective

  • In Spanish, most adjectives come after the noun they are describing.
    • un balón rojo – a red ball
    • un perro negro – a black dog
    • un coche rápido – a fast car
    • un niño pequeño – a small boy

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