Descriptive Adjectives
Descriptive adjectives in Spanish tell us about thequalitiesorcharacteristicsof a person, place, thing, or idea.
Placement
- Most descriptive adjectivescome afterthe noun.
- Some common adjectives cancome beforethe noun for emphasis or a slightly different meaning.
Examples: Noun + Adjective
Examples: Adjective + Noun
Gender and Number
- Adjectives must agree ingender(masculine/feminine) andnumber(singular/plural) with the noun they describe.
Masculine vs. Feminine
Singular vs. Plural
Examples of Agreement
Common Descriptive Adjectives
Here are some frequently used descriptive adjectives in Spanish, shown in their masculine singular form. Remember to change the ending for feminine and plural forms as needed.
Examples in Sentences
Descriptive adjectives help make your Spanish more vivid and precise by adding detail and color to your nouns.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025