Descriptive or Qualifying Adjectives
Descriptive or qualifying adjectives characterize a noun by giving it a unique quality and usually follow the noun in Spanish. Here is a list of some commonly used descriptive adjectives. It is not all inclusive, but can be used for discussion.
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Spanish |
English |
Spanish |
English |
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Alto |
Tall |
Feo |
Ugly |
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Amarillo |
Yellow |
Frio |
Cold |
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Ancho |
Wide |
Gordo |
Fat |
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Hermoso |
Beautiful |
Largo |
Long |
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Blanco |
White |
Bonito |
Pretty |
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Bueno |
Good |
Mucho |
Much, many |
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Caro |
Expensive |
Barato |
Cheap |
Note: the meanings of certain adjectives depend on whether they come before or after the noun being described. Be sure to pay close attention:
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Before the Noun |
After the Noun |
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Antiguo |
Old, former |
Old, ancient |
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Algun (o) |
Some |
Any at all |
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Bajo |
Low |
Short, low |
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Caro |
Dear (beloved) |
Expensive, costly |
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Cierto |
A certain disagreeable |
Lucky fortunate |
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Gran, grande |
Great |
Large (size) |
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Mismo |
Half |
Himself (herself, etc.) |
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