Adjectives in Spanish Los adjetivos en espaol Adjectives

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Adjectives in Spanish Los adjetivos en español

Adjectives in Spanish Los adjetivos en español

Adjectives are like mirrors: they reflect the gender and number of the noun they

Adjectives are like mirrors: they reflect the gender and number of the noun they modify. Adjective = Noun in form

Nouns have gender and number in Spanish and so the adjective must reflect the

Nouns have gender and number in Spanish and so the adjective must reflect the same gender and number as its noun. El chico simpático or La chica simpática

or Los chicos simpáticos or Las chicas simpáticas

or Los chicos simpáticos or Las chicas simpáticas

Regular adjectives--those that end in o--change to the feminine by dropping the -o and

Regular adjectives--those that end in o--change to the feminine by dropping the -o and adding -a; they then change to the plural by adding -s to either form: Masculine: Feminine: Singular: alto alta Plural: altos altas

Most irregular adjectives--those that end in a letter other than o--only change the ending

Most irregular adjectives--those that end in a letter other than o--only change the ending to indicate plurals. If the adjective ends in a consonant, the plural form adds -es. Masculine: Feminine: Singular fácil Plural fáciles

Adjectives that end in -or add -a to form the feminine: El estudiante trabajador

Adjectives that end in -or add -a to form the feminine: El estudiante trabajador La estudiante trabajadora Adjectives that end in -z change the -z to -c and then add -es to form the plural: La estudiante feliz El estudiante feliz Los estudiantes felices Las estudiantes felices

If more than one adjective modifies and follows a noun , you may connect

If more than one adjective modifies and follows a noun , you may connect them with the conjunction -y: Una muchacha simpática y rápida or Un muchacho bajo y ágil

Descriptions • The formula to answer the previous question would be: Subject pronoun +

Descriptions • The formula to answer the previous question would be: Subject pronoun + ser + description word(s) Ex: Yo soy baja y simpatica. *remember to always answer the question first in a yes/no question!

Descriptions • To make a negative statement about yourself, all you have to do

Descriptions • To make a negative statement about yourself, all you have to do is place the word “no” before the verb ser in the sentence. • For example, if you want to say “I am not tall” you would say: Yo no soy alta. • You may also see sentences where the subject pronoun is dropped. This is okay to do once you feel more comfortable with using the verb. Ex: Soy alto- I am tall (the yo is dropped)

Para hacer ahora ¿ “ Ser” or “estar”? 1. Guadalajara, Mexico ____ una ciudad

Para hacer ahora ¿ “ Ser” or “estar”? 1. Guadalajara, Mexico ____ una ciudad hermosa. 2. Maria _____ feliz hoy. 3. Los niños _____ en el parque. 4. Yo no ______ de Bolivia. 5. Los estudiantes ______ emocionados.

Ser and estar Quiz

Ser and estar Quiz

Describe yourself (appearance) español Alto/a Bajo/a inglés tall short Gordo/a fat Flaco/a Delgado/a Débil/a

Describe yourself (appearance) español Alto/a Bajo/a inglés tall short Gordo/a fat Flaco/a Delgado/a Débil/a Fuerte Atlético/a Feo/a Bonito/a Guapo/a grande Pequeño/a Calvo/a Canoso/a skinny slender weak strong athletic ugly pretty handsome big small bald grey-haired

Adjective Vocabulary • Gordo/a • INTELIGENTE • Serio/a • Gracioso/a • Delgado/a • ESTÚPIDO/A

Adjective Vocabulary • Gordo/a • INTELIGENTE • Serio/a • Gracioso/a • Delgado/a • ESTÚPIDO/A • Cómico/a

Adjective Vocabulary • Alto • Bajo • Guapo • Bonita • Feo/a • Rubio/a

Adjective Vocabulary • Alto • Bajo • Guapo • Bonita • Feo/a • Rubio/a • Moreno/a • Pelirrojo/a

Adjective Vocabulary • Fuerte • Débil • Atlético • Simpático • Famoso • Antipático

Adjective Vocabulary • Fuerte • Débil • Atlético • Simpático • Famoso • Antipático • Popular

Describe yourself (personality) español inglés valiente brave aburrido agresivo amable antipático aventurero bueno cómico

Describe yourself (personality) español inglés valiente brave aburrido agresivo amable antipático aventurero bueno cómico confiable cooperativo creativo cruel diligente elegante estúpido boring aggressive kind, nice, friendly mean adventurous good funny, comical confident, trustworthy cooperative, agreeable creative cruel diligent elegant stupid

Describe yourself (personality) español extrovertido generoso honesto inteligente introvertido malvado misterioso optimista organizado pesimista

Describe yourself (personality) español extrovertido generoso honesto inteligente introvertido malvado misterioso optimista organizado pesimista romántico serio simpático sociable tímido tranquilo inglés outgoing, extroverted generous honest intelligent introverted, shy bad evil mysterious optimist (a noun, actually) organized pessimist romantic serious nice sociable timid tranquil, calm, quiet valiente brave

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • We can now use ser and our new

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • We can now use ser and our new vocabulary to describe ourselves to others. • We use ser to describe our physical features and our personality traits. • Below is a review of the ser chart which we already learned. SER= To be Yo soy- I am Tú eres- you are Él es- he is Ella es- she is Usted es- you are Nosotros somos- we are Ellos son- they are Ellas son- they are Ustedes son- they are

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • Now, we can put ser and our vocabulary

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • Now, we can put ser and our vocabulary together to form a complete sentence which describes ourselves or other people. • To ask somebody what they are like we say: “¿Cómo eres tú? ”( informal) or “¿Cómo es usted? ” (formal)

Adjective Match • Serio • Cómico • Gordo • INTELIGENTE • Delgada • ESTÚPIDO

Adjective Match • Serio • Cómico • Gordo • INTELIGENTE • Delgada • ESTÚPIDO

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • Reminder- girls: you must change all of your

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions • Reminder- girls: you must change all of your description words which end in the letter “o” to the letter “a” to make them feminine. • We must also add an “s” to the description words if we are describing more than 1 person! • Any description word ending in –e, -l or –r are neutral. You do not have to change the gender of these words. Ex: Ella es popular Antonito es inteligente.

Adjective Vocabulary • Alto • Bajo • Guapo • Bonita • Feo • Rubia

Adjective Vocabulary • Alto • Bajo • Guapo • Bonita • Feo • Rubia • Morena • Pelirroja

Adjective Vocabulary • Fuerte • Débil • Atlético • Simpático • Famoso • Antipático

Adjective Vocabulary • Fuerte • Débil • Atlético • Simpático • Famoso • Antipático • Popular

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions Más ejemplos: Yo soy baja y cómica. - I

Lección 2: Ser & Descriptions Más ejemplos: Yo soy baja y cómica. - I am short and funny. Él es antipático. - He is mean. Nosotros somos cómico. - We are funny. Tú eres tonta y estudiosa. You are silly and studious. Ellos son altos, feos y gordos. - ?

¿CÓMO ES ÉL?

¿CÓMO ES ÉL?

¿CÓMO ES ELLA?

¿CÓMO ES ELLA?

¿CÓMO SON ELLOS? 1 3 2 4

¿CÓMO SON ELLOS? 1 3 2 4

Actividad 1 INB pg. 32 We will now practice using our vocabulary and “Ser”.

Actividad 1 INB pg. 32 We will now practice using our vocabulary and “Ser”. 1. Create a colorful picture that describe you physically using 3 vocabulary words. Write down at least 2 sentences. 2. Create a colorful picture that describe your personality using 3 vocabulary words. Write down at least 2 sentences. 3. Create a colorful picture that describe your pet using 4 words. Write down at least 2 sentences. 4. Create a colorful picture that describe 1 other person in this classroom using 3 words. Write down at least 2 sentences.

“Yo soy yo” Use a separate “hoja de papel” Follow the format below to

“Yo soy yo” Use a separate “hoja de papel” Follow the format below to create an original poem about yourself using the verb “ser” and “estar” and your new vocabulary! This poem will be turned in for a grade! Use complete sentences in Spanish. Line 1: Write your first name Line 2: Write “I am” in Spanish. Line 3: Write 2 words to describe yourself (separated by a comma) in Spanish. Line 4: Write 1 more word to describe yourself then out a period. Then write “I am not” in Spanish. Line 5: Write 2 words that DO NOT describe you (separated by a comma) Line 6: Write 1 more word that does NOT describe you Line 7: Write “I am” in Spanish Line 8: Write “I” in Spanish

Wanted Posters To practice further, we will now create wanted posters. • Cut out

Wanted Posters To practice further, we will now create wanted posters. • Cut out a face from a magazine or draw your own picture of a criminal. • Write a description of the criminal in the 3 rd person. • Ex: Ella es muy baja. (Be sure to watch your feminine and masculine description words!) • Then describe the criminal’s personality. Remember that they are a criminal…. • All worksheets and assignments from today will be collected and graded!