Coffee Break Spanish CBS 2.09 | Describing people
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Mar 25, 2010 Dive into the fascinating world of Spanish adjectives, exploring how their placement can transform meanings. Discover essential vocabulary for describing people's appearances, including terms like 'guapo' and 'guapa.' Learn how to articulate hair colors and eye descriptions with words like 'castaño' and 'marrones.' The podcast also delves into quantity and possessive adjectives, enhancing your conversational skills. Get ready to boost your Spanish confidence and impress with your descriptive prowess!
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Position Changes Adjective Meaning
- Some adjectives in Spanish change meaning or behavior when placed before the noun rather than after it.
- Mark previews that position can affect sense and usage, preparing listeners for exceptions.
Place 'Mucho' Before The Noun
- Use mucho before nouns and match gender/number: mucho, mucha, muchos, muchas.
- Place mucho before the noun (e.g., mucha comida, muchos gatos) and agree endings accordingly.
Use 'Cuánto' To Ask Quantity
- Use cuánto/ cuánta /cuántos /cuántas before nouns to ask 'how much' or 'how many' and match gender/number.
- Remember masculine singular tiempo -> ¿cuánto tiempo? and plural/forms for countable nouns like ¿cuántas palomas hay?.