Gender & Number

Nouns in Spanish can be either singular or plural. But, unlike in English, adjectives in Spanish can also be singular or plural. Also, Spanish nouns and adjectives can be either masculine or feminine.

Singular nouns are accompanied by singular adjectives, and plural nouns are accompanied by plural adjectives. Masculine nouns are described by masculine adjectives, and feminine nouns are described by feminine adjectives.

El árbol es verde. - The tree is green.

Los árboles son verdes. - The trees are green.

Estoy feliz. - I am happy.

Estamos felices. - We are happy.

La tarea es difícil. - The task is difficult.

Las tareas son difíciles. - The tasks are difficult.

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