Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Soft Things Nearby in Spanish
Learn how to describe everyday baby objects using adjectives for size and texture. We will focus on how Spanish adjectives change their endings to match the gender of the noun they describe.
What you'll learn
- Describe small and soft objects using Spanish adjectives
- Identify the gender of common baby items like balls, teddies, and books
- Correctly place adjectives after the noun in Spanish sentences
- Practice using indefinite articles (un/una) with descriptive words
Spanish phrases for soft things nearby
Una pelota pequeña está a tu lado.
A small ball is beside you.
'Pelota' is feminine, so 'pequeño' becomes 'pequeña'.
Sostengo una pelota pequeña para ti.
I'm holding a small ball for you.
'Sostengo' means 'I am holding'.
Un peluche suave está en tu carrito.
A soft teddy is in your pram.
'Suave' (soft) ends in 'e', so it is the same for masculine and feminine nouns.
¿Quieres un peluche suave?
Would you like a soft teddy?
Question marks in Spanish must be at both the start and the end.
Una bolsa pequeña está lista para nuestro paseo.
A small bag is ready for our walk.
'Lista' means 'ready' and matches the feminine 'bolsa'.
Necesito una bolsa pequeña para tus pañales.
I need a small bag for your nappies.
'Pañales' is the Spanish word for nappies/diapers.
Un libro pequeño está en mi regazo.
A small book is on my lap.
'Libro' is masculine, so we use 'un' and 'pequeño'.
Estamos mirando un libro pequeño juntos.
We're looking at a small book together.
'Mirando' is the -ing form of 'mirar' (to look).
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peluche
soft toy / teddy
A masculine noun ending in 'e'.
carrito
pram / stroller
Literally 'little cart'.
regazo
lap
Used when sitting with a baby.
suave
soft / smooth
An adjective that doesn't change for gender.
Adjective Agreement and Placement
In Spanish, adjectives usually come AFTER the noun. They must also match the noun's gender. Masculine nouns (often ending in -o) use 'pequeño', while feminine nouns (often ending in -a) use 'pequeña'. Unlike some languages, the adjective ending doesn't change between the subject (nominative) and the object (accusative).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine Noun | un + [noun] + pequeño | un libro pequeño |
| Feminine Noun | una + [noun] + pequeña | una pelota pequeña |
| Gender Neutral Adjective | un/una + [noun] + suave | un peluche suave / una manta suave |
More examples
Veo una bolsa pequeña.
I see a small bag.
Notice the adjective 'pequeña' follows 'bolsa'.
El peluche es muy suave.
The teddy is very soft.
Suave describes the texture.
Tu pelota pequeña es roja.
Your small ball is red.
You can stack adjectives after the noun.