Spanish Nouns
Learn how nouns are used in Spanish. Although there are used similarly to their English counterparts, there are some differences.
Gender, an Inherent Characteristic of Spanish Nouns
In Spanish, nouns can be classified into two categories, masculine and feminine. This lesson explains the concept of grammatical gender and gives examples of what difference it makes.
In Spanish, nouns can be classified into two categories, masculine and feminine. This lesson explains the concept of grammatical gender and gives examples of what difference it makes.
Collective Numbers - Spanish Grammar
Numerical collectives are used much more in Spanish than they are in English. In fact, many such collectives have no single-word English equivalent.
Numerical collectives are used much more in Spanish than they are in English. In fact, many such collectives have no single-word English equivalent.
Making Nouns and Adjectives Plural
Spanish and English have similar ways of making nouns plural. But there are some significant differences you need to know.
Spanish and English have similar ways of making nouns plural. But there are some significant differences you need to know.
Gender of Nouns
Just as maleness or femaleness is an inherent characteristic of human beings and most animals, so is gender an inherent characteristic of nouns in Spanish.
Just as maleness or femaleness is an inherent characteristic of human beings and most animals, so is gender an inherent characteristic of nouns in Spanish.
Plurals: A Quiz
Do you know the rules of Spanish pluralization? Find out by taking this quiz.
Do you know the rules of Spanish pluralization? Find out by taking this quiz.
Definition of 'Uncountable Noun'
Glossary definition of 'uncountable noun' and how the term is used in Spanish and English grammar. Uncountable nouns are also known as mass nouns.
Glossary definition of 'uncountable noun' and how the term is used in Spanish and English grammar. Uncountable nouns are also known as mass nouns.
Augmentative Suffixes
Although augmentative suffixes aren't as common in Spanish as diminutive suffixes, they are frequently added to nouns as a way of expanding vocabulary or providing a nuance of meaning, often a negative one.
Although augmentative suffixes aren't as common in Spanish as diminutive suffixes, they are frequently added to nouns as a way of expanding vocabulary or providing a nuance of meaning, often a negative one.
Definition of 'Collective Noun'
Learn what collective nouns are and how they are used in English and Spanish.
Learn what collective nouns are and how they are used in English and Spanish.
Diminutives and How They Are Used
Learn how Spanish diminutive suffixes are used to indicate not only the size of objects but also to show the speaker's feelings torward them.
Learn how Spanish diminutive suffixes are used to indicate not only the size of objects but also to show the speaker's feelings torward them.
Words That Break the Gender 'Rule'
You can't always tell the gender of a noun by its ending.
You can't always tell the gender of a noun by its ending.
Gender
In Spanish, gender is a type of classification that is applied to nouns, pronouns and adjectives.
In Spanish, gender is a type of classification that is applied to nouns, pronouns and adjectives.
Turning Adjectives Into Nouns
Almost any Spanish adjective can be turned into a noun. Here's how, along with many examples.
Almost any Spanish adjective can be turned into a noun. Here's how, along with many examples.
Collective Nouns and Verb Agreement
Collective nouns are sometimes treated as singular, sometimes as plural.
Collective nouns are sometimes treated as singular, sometimes as plural.
Singular Nouns Joined by 'O'
When two singular nouns are joined by the conjunction o, they can be treated as either a singular or plural unit, depending on the context.
When two singular nouns are joined by the conjunction o, they can be treated as either a singular or plural unit, depending on the context.
The Suffix '-miento'
The suffix -miento is use turn verbs into nouns.
The suffix -miento is use turn verbs into nouns.
Noun-Adjective Agreement
One of the basic rules of Spanish grammar is that adjectives must agree with the nouns they refer to in both number and gender.
One of the basic rules of Spanish grammar is that adjectives must agree with the nouns they refer to in both number and gender.
Two-Word Nouns and Invariable Adjectives
Wwo-word nouns, which are increasingly used in journalese, are essentially the same as a noun followed by an invariable adjective.
Wwo-word nouns, which are increasingly used in journalese, are essentially the same as a noun followed by an invariable adjective.
Past Participles
Past participles, which exist in both Spanish and English, are a verb form that can be used as an adjective and sometimes a noun.
Past participles, which exist in both Spanish and English, are a verb form that can be used as an adjective and sometimes a noun.
Diminutive Endings
Although diminutive endings are most common with nouns, they can be added to other parts of speech as well.
Although diminutive endings are most common with nouns, they can be added to other parts of speech as well.
Making Words Plural
If you know how to make nouns plural in English, you're close to knowing how to do so in Spanish.
If you know how to make nouns plural in English, you're close to knowing how to do so in Spanish.
Definition of 'Noun'
A noun stands for a person, place or thing — and that's not all.
A noun stands for a person, place or thing — and that's not all.