4.7.6

Plural

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Making Adjectives Plural

If the noun is plural (more than one), you usually add ‘-s’ to the adjective too.

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Adding an 's'

  • If the adjective ends in a vowel (‘a’, ‘e’ or ‘o’), you just add ‘-s’ to make it plural.
    • It doesn't matter if the adjective is in its feminine or masculine form.
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Examples

  • un bolígrafo negro - a black pen
  • unos bolígrafos negros - some black pens
  • una fruta roja - a red fruit
  • unas frutas rojas - some red fruits
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Adjectives ending in a consonant

  • Adjectives that end in a consonant add ‘-es’ when they describe a masculine plural noun.
    • unos chicos habladores - some talkative boys
  • Adjectives that end in a consonant add ‘-as’ when they describe a feminine plural noun.
    • unas chicas habladoras - some talkative girls
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Examples

  • un bolígrafo azul - a blue pen
  • unos bolígrafos azules - some blue pens
  • un chico trabajador - a hard-working boy
  • unos chicos trabajadores - some hard-working boys

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