The position of qualifying adjectives in Spanish is opposite to English. It is generally after the noun, especially:

1. Those denoting physical qualities, as:

• el pelo lacio - straight hair
• la tez blanca - white skin
• la nariz puntiaguda - snub-nose
• ensalada verde - green salad

2. Those denoting nationality, as:

• bandera mexicana - Mexican flag
• futbol americano - American football

3. Those derived from verbs, as:

• préstamo cerrado - closed loan

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