Notes. 1. ADJECTIVES are words which describe nouns or pronouns. ex: the pretty view la vista bonita.

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2 1. ADJECTIVES are words which describe nouns or pronouns. ex: the pretty view la vista bonita

3 2. In Spanish, all ADJECTIVES & NOUNS must agree in NUMBER and GENDER. ex: la casa vieja (Sing, Fem) ex: las casas viejas (Pl, Fem)

4 3. Masculine nouns typically end in the letter –O and always use the article EL or LOS. Ex: el chico

5 4. Feminine nouns typically end in the letter –A and always use the article LA or LAS. Ex: la chica

6 5. To make nouns and adjectives plural, add –S to words ending with –O or –A. Ex: las chicas serias

7 6. Add –S to words ending in -E. Ex: las profesoras pacientes

8 7. If an adjective ends in a consonant, add –ES to make it plural. Ex: las tareas difíciles

9 8. In Spanish, adjectives usually follow the NOUNS they describe. Ex: el chico trabajador Ex: los chicos trabajadores

10 Write the following en español: 1. la chica baja 2. el perro gordo 3. los gatos bonitos 4. las casas feas

11 9. Exceptions: When a noun or adjective ends in –Z, the –Z is changed to –CE before making it plural. a) luz = LUCES b) lápiz = LÁPICES c) voz= VOCES

12 Write the adjectives in Spanish to match the noun: 1.La chica / alto 2.Los estudiantes / fuerte 3.Carlos / perezoso 4.La profesora / bueno 5.Las niñas / atlético 6.Los exámenes / difícil 7.La película / interesante 8.La casa / desordenado alta fuertes perezoso buena atléticas difíciles interesante desordenada