Lesson 06 · 5 min read
Spanish Colors and Describing Things
Adjectives let you describe the world — colors, sizes, and qualities. In Spanish, adjectives usually come after the noun and change their ending to match the noun in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).
1. Colors
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| rojo | red |
| azul | blue |
| verde | green |
| amarillo | yellow |
| negro | black |
| blanco | white |
| naranja | orange |
| rosa | pink |
| gris | gray |
| morado | purple |
2. Common adjectives
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| grande | big |
| pequeño | small |
| nuevo | new |
| viejo | old |
| bueno | good |
| malo | bad |
| bonito | pretty |
| feo | ugly |
3. Agreement in a sentence
Notice how the adjective ending changes to match the noun.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el coche rojo | the red car (masculine singular) |
| la casa roja | the red house (feminine singular) |
| los coches rojos | the red cars (masculine plural) |
| las casas rojas | the red houses (feminine plural) |