Spanish 2 Ms. Parreira Fall 2014

Masculine and Feminine articles Definite articles=forms of “the” -el, la, los, las Indefinite articles=forms of a/an -un, una, unos, unas Masculine words often end in –o. Feminine words often end in –a.

Regular Singular adjectives Remember adjectives describe nouns. Must agree with the noun according to gender. Examples: -el chico guapola chica guapa the good-looking boythe good looking girl Most adjectives that end in –e or a consonant are neutral. Example: -el chico pacientela chica paciente the patient boy the patient girl

Plural nouns and adjectives If a noun or adjective ends in a vowel, add –s. Los chicos guapos Las chicas guapas If a noun or adjective ends in a consonant, add –es. Los profesores trabajadores

El Fin

Group activity In pairs, you will take one magazine and find a picture of a person(s). Then write 6 sentences talking about: -Who they are (boy or girl, woman, man etc.) -Where they are from (make it up if needed) -What they look like (hair, physical, etc.) -What they are like (personality) You will present this with your partner in front of the class.