Ser and Adjectives

The verb “ser” In English, “ser” is translated to mean “to be.”In English, “ser” is translated to mean “to be.” Ser is used to describe people, places, and things. The description can be physical or personality.Ser is used to describe people, places, and things. The description can be physical or personality. It is also used to state a person’s occupation.It is also used to state a person’s occupation. Ser is also used to say what something is made of or to say where an event will take place.Ser is also used to say what something is made of or to say where an event will take place.

Conjugating “ser” Yo soy. Nosotros somos. Tu eres. Vosotros sois. Ud. es El es. Ella es. Uds. Son. Ellos son. Ellas son.

Practice Write the correct form of “ser” for each sentence. 1.Nosotros _________ amigos. 2.Mi mama __________ muy inteligente. 3.Los estudiantes ____________ estudiosos. 4.Yo __________ creativo. 5.La srta. Thomas _________ profesora. 6.Maria y yo no _________ pacientes. 7.Carmen y Mariela no __________ trabajadoras. 8.Vosotros __________ artistas. 9.Tu __________ cantante. 10.Juan no __________ perezoso. somos es son soy es somos son sois eres son

Adjectives Adjectives are words used to describe nouns.Adjectives are words used to describe nouns. In Spanish, there are four different classification for adjectives: masculine, feminine, masculine- plural, feminine plural.In Spanish, there are four different classification for adjectives: masculine, feminine, masculine- plural, feminine plural. Because of the classification system, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun in modifies.Because of the classification system, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun in modifies. An adjective usually follows the noun it modifies if it is not preceded by a verb.An adjective usually follows the noun it modifies if it is not preceded by a verb.

Adjectives Since most adjectives are found in the masculine from, you have to change it to make it agree.Since most adjectives are found in the masculine from, you have to change it to make it agree. If the adjective ends in –o, change to –a to make it feminine, -as to make it feminine-plural, and –os to make it masculine-plural.If the adjective ends in –o, change to –a to make it feminine, -as to make it feminine-plural, and –os to make it masculine-plural. Adjectives that end in a consonant usually requires that you add –a to make it feminine. Simply add –s to make it plural.Adjectives that end in a consonant usually requires that you add –a to make it feminine. Simply add –s to make it plural. If the adjective ends in a consonant and you want to make it masculine-plural, just add –es.If the adjective ends in a consonant and you want to make it masculine-plural, just add –es.

Ser and Adjectives Ejemplos El chico es inteligente.El chico es inteligente. La mujer es bonita.La mujer es bonita. Los estudiantes son estudiosos.Los estudiantes son estudiosos. Las profesoras son artisticas.Las profesoras son artisticas.

More Practice Circle the adjective in each sentence and underline the noun it modifies. State the classification of the adjective. 1.Mi mama es contenta. 2.Mis hermanos son bien educados. 3.Maria y Alberto son trabajadores. 4.La abogada es reservada. 5.Mi mejor amigo y yo somos atrevidos.

Nationalities Nationalities are adjectives and must agree in gender and number.Nationalities are adjectives and must agree in gender and number. They follow the rules for changing other adjectives.They follow the rules for changing other adjectives.

Nationalities CountryMasculineFeminine Masculine- Plural Feminine- Plural Mexicomexicanomexicanamexicanosmexicanas Puerto Rico puertorriquenopuertorriquenapuertorriquenospuertorriquenas Gualtemalagualtemaltecogualtematecagualtematecosgualtemaltecas Costa Rica costarricensecostarricensecostarricensescostarricensces