Adjective Placement

Front

In Spanish where does the adjective normally go?

Back

After the noun it describes

Front

Sometimes, descriptive adjectives do come before the noun they describe. Why?

Back

To add emphasis an essential quality and dramatize

Front

Which of the following says "the new to me book"? Options: el nuevo libro, el libro nuevo

Back

el nuevo libro

Front

Como se dice "my old friend" (talking about age)

Back

mi amigo viejo

Front

Como se dice "my long time friend"

Back

mi vieja amiga

Front

Pablo and Gloria are my old (long time) friends.

Back

Son mis viejos amigos.

Front

One Hundred Years of Solitud is a great book!

Back

Cien años de Soledad es un gran libro!

Front

This tree has a lot of apples.

Back

Este árbol tiene muchas manzanas.

Front

There are many poor (not enough money) families in this country.

Back

Hay muchas familias pobres en este país.

Front

The poor boy is always late. (pitiful)

Back

El pobre chico siempre llega tarde.