Describing People in Spanish Flashcards

Grade 4 · Spanish · Flashcards

Study Spanish adjectives and phrases used to describe a person's appearance and personality.

Flashcards

Alto / Alta
Tall. 'Alto' = male, 'Alta' = female.
Bajo / Baja
Short. 'Bajo' = male, 'Baja' = female.
Delgado / Delgada
Thin or slim.
Gordo / Gorda
Chubby or heavy.
Rubio / Rubia
Blond. 'Rubio' = male, 'Rubia' = female.
Moreno / Morena
Dark-haired or brunette.
Simpático / Simpática
Nice or friendly.
Tímido / Tímida
Shy.
Inteligente
Intelligent or smart — same form for males and females.
Amable
Kind or pleasant — same form for males and females.
Tiene el pelo...
Has... hair. Example: 'Tiene el pelo castaño' = has brown hair.
Tiene los ojos...
Has... eyes. Example: 'Tiene los ojos azules' = has blue eyes.
Es (from ser)
He/she is — used with adjectives to describe someone. Example: 'Ella es alta' = She is tall.
Cómico / Cómica
Funny. 'Cómico' = male, 'Cómica' = female.

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