Adverbs (terminan en mente) Rapidamente (quickly)
Adverbs describe verbs Adverbs - adverbios Adverbs tell us how something is done: Quickly: They quickly did their work. Slowly: She walks to her locker slowly. calmly: We resolved the issue calmly. typically: She typically does her work. Adverbs describe verbs
Adverbs - adverbios In English, adverbs often end in -ly quick + ly = recent + ly = recently Y en español? (What about Spanish?)
Adverbs - adverbios In Spanish, adverbs often end in -mente rápida + = rápidamente reciente + mente = recientemente So, how do you make them?
What if the adjective doesn’t have a feminine form? Adverbs - adverbios Start with a feminine adjective Add mente tranquila + mente = tranquilamente lenta + mente = lentamente What if the adjective doesn’t have a feminine form?
Adverbs - adverbios Just add mente Yep, that’s it! reciente + mente = normal + mente = normalmente What’s the catch?
Irregulars Adjectives Adverb Form Bueno = Good Malo = Bad Bien = Well Serena Williams juega bien al tenis. Mal = Poorly Mi abuela cocina mal.
Juega al béisbol Alex Rodriguez Rápido = ________ Duro = __________ Bueno = __________
Trabaja Homer Simpson Lento = ________ Estúpido = _______ Malo = _________
Patina Michelle Kwan Elegante = ______ Artístico = ______ Feliz = ___________