Learn the basics of Spanish adjective agreement with examples showing how adjectives change to match the gender and number of the nouns they describe. Understand key rules such as changing adjective endings from '-o' to '-a' for feminine forms and adding '-s' to form plurals. This foundational lesson includes practical examples with adjectives describing physical appearance, helping beginners grasp essential grammar for correct expression.
- Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun.
- Adjectives that end in "-o" change to "-a" for the feminine form.
- To form the plural, add an "-s" to adjectives that end in an unstressed vowel.
| Terminación (Ending) | Singular (Singular) | Plural (Plural) |
|---|---|---|
| Masculino -o -os | Alto (Tallo) El niño es alto. (The boy is tall.) | Altos (Tallos) Los niños son altos. (The children are tall.) |
| Femenino -a -as | Alta (Talla) La niña es alta. (The girl is tall.) | Altas (Tallas) Las niñas son altas. (The girls are tall.) |
Exercise 1: La concordancia de los adjetivos
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
pelirrojo, alta, corto, castaños, larga, bajo, morena, guapa
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. La chica es ___ y tiene el pelo largo.
(The girl is ___ and has long hair.)2. Los hombres son ___ y delgados.
(The men are ___ and thin.)3. Las mujeres tienen los ojos castaños y son ___.
(The women have brown eyes and are ___.)4. Mi padre es ___ y está afeitado hoy.
(My father is ___ and is shaved today.)5. Ellas son ___ y se secan el pelo después de la ducha.
(They are ___ and dry their hair after the shower.)6. El niño rubio es ___ y tiene el pelo corto.
(The blond boy is ___ and has short hair.)