In English, the adjective almost always comes before the noun. In Spanish, the adjective
A) usually comes after the noun
Which of the following is the correct Spanish translation - the serious students
B) los estudiantes serios
True of False
In Spanish, adjectives match the gender and the number of the nouns they describe.
True
el chico alto
C) masculine - singular
los chicos altos
B) masculine - plural
la chica alta
D) feminine - singular
las chicas altas
D) feminine - plural
True of False
Adjectives that end in -e match masculine
False
Adjectives that end in -e match both genders.
the intelligent teacher
el maestro intelligente
la maestra intelligente
True or False
Many adjectives that end in a consonant match both genders.
True
Many adjectives that end in a consonant match both genders.
the young friend
el amigo joven
la amiga joven
True or False
Some adjectives that end in a consonant add -a to form the feminine singular. These exceptions follow a pattern and do not have to be memorized.
True
Some adjectives that end in a consonant add -a to form the feminine singular. These exceptions have to be memorized.
the working boy or girl
el chico trabajador
la chica trabajadora
True of False
To make an adjective plural, add -es if it ends in a vowel; add -s if it ends in a consonant.
False
To make an adjective plural, add -s if it ends in a vowel; add -es if it ends in a consonant.