Position of Adjectives

Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 1.4.2

Adjectives are Usually After the Noun

Most adjectives come after the noun (or thing) that you are describing.

La casa es grande

La casa es grande

  • E.g. La casa (🏠) es grande.
    • The house is big.
  • E.g. La casa (🏠) es pequeña.
    • The house is small.
Mi amigo viejo

Mi amigo viejo

  • E.g. Mi amigo (👬) viejo.
    • My friend (who is old).
  • E.g. Mi profesora (👩‍🎓) vieja.
    • My old teacher (my teacher who is old).

Test yourself on Position of Adjectives

  • Which of the following sentences is correct?

  • How do you say 'my old (age) teacher' in Spanish?

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