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Understanding the correct placement of adjectives in Spanish sentences is essential for mastering the language. Unlike in English, where adjectives typically precede the nouns they describe, Spanish adjectives can appear either before or after the noun depending on various factors. This positioning can affect the meaning and emphasis of the sentence. For instance, "un coche nuevo" (a brand-new car) is different from "un nuevo coche" (a new-to-me car). This subtle distinction is just one example of the nuances you'll need to grasp to achieve fluency in Spanish. Our collection of exercises is designed to help you practice and internalize these rules, making your Spanish sound more natural and accurate. Through a series of engaging and varied activities, you'll learn when to place adjectives before nouns to convey subjectivity or emphasis and when to place them after for a more objective description. With consistent practice, you'll become more confident in your ability to construct sentences with the appropriate adjective placement, enhancing both your written and spoken Spanish.
1. El perro *negro* corre rápido. (color)
2. La casa *grande* está en la esquina. (size)
3. Compré una camisa *nueva* ayer. (newness)
4. La película *interesante* me hizo pensar. (interesting)
5. María es una *buena* estudiante. (good)
6. El libro *antiguo* tiene mucho valor. (old)
7. El jardín está lleno de flores *hermosas*. (beautiful)
8. Prefiero el coche *rojo* al azul. (color)
9. Tienen una *gran* amistad. (great)
10. El reloj *caro* se rompió. (expensive)
1. Compré una camisa *roja* (color).
2. Es un libro *interesante* (describes the book).
3. La niña tiene un perro *pequeño* (opposite of big).
4. Me gusta la comida *mexicana* (origin of food).
5. Ellos viven en una casa *grande* (opposite of small).
6. María es una mujer *inteligente* (describes María's mind).
7. Este es un coche *nuevo* (opposite of old).
8. El jardín tiene flores *hermosas* (describes the flowers).
9. Compramos una mesa *redonda* (shape).
10. Es un cuadro *famoso* (well-known).
1. Tengo una casa *grande* (size adjective).
2. Comí una manzana *roja* (color adjective).
3. Ella es una persona *amable* (character trait).
4. Compré un coche *nuevo* (newness adjective).
5. Vimos una película *interesante* (interest adjective).
6. El perro tiene una cola *larga* (length adjective).
7. Es un libro *antiguo* (age adjective).
8. Ella lleva una falda *azul* (color adjective).
9. Vivimos en un barrio *tranquilo* (character trait).
10. Encontramos una solución *fácil* (ease adjective).
