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Spot the Difference in Spanish
This guide focuses on describing hobby equipment using indefinite articles (un/una) and matching adjective endings. In Spanish, adjectives must agree in gender with the noun they describe, regardless of whether the noun is the subject or the object of the sentence.
What you'll learn
- Learn to match masculine and feminine adjective endings
- Identify common hobby-related nouns like ball, bag, and book
- Practice using descriptive adjectives after 'un' and 'una'
Spanish phrases for spot the difference
Una pelota pequeña es suficiente para este juego.
A small ball is enough for this game.
'Pelota' is feminine, so 'pequeña' ends in 'a'.
Necesitamos una pelota pequeña para practicar.
We need a small ball for practice.
Even as a direct object, the adjective agreement remains the same.
Una bolsa grande es útil para el club de arte.
A large bag is useful for art club.
'Grande' is gender-neutral and ends in 'e' for both masculine and feminine.
¿Quieres una bolsa grande para tus materiales?
Do you want a large bag for your supplies?
Question structure using 'una bolsa grande' as the object.
Un libro corto es una buena opción para esta noche.
A short book is a good choice for tonight.
'Libro' is masculine, so 'corto' ends in 'o'.
Puedes elegir un libro corto.
You can choose a short book.
'Un' is used for masculine singular nouns.
Un pincel suave es bueno para este dibujo.
A soft brush is good for this picture.
'Suave' (soft) is gender-neutral.
Compro un pincel suave para tu proyecto.
I am buying a soft brush for your project.
'Compro' means 'I am buying' or 'I buy'.
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Pelota
Ball
Feminine noun (la pelota).
Bolsa
Bag
Feminine noun (la bolsa).
Libro
Book
Masculine noun (el libro).
Pincel
Paintbrush
Masculine noun (el pincel).
Adjective Agreement with Un/Una
In Spanish, adjectives usually follow the noun. They must match the gender of the noun. Masculine adjectives often end in -o, and feminine adjectives often end in -a. Adjectives ending in -e or a consonant are often the same for both.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine (Subject) | Un + Noun + [o] | Un libro corto |
| Feminine (Subject) | Una + Noun + [a] | Una pelota pequeña |
| Masculine (Object) | Un + Noun + [o] | Veo un libro corto |
| Feminine (Object) | Una + Noun + [a] | Tengo una pelota pequeña |
More examples
¿Tienes un lápiz largo?
Do you have a long pencil?
'Lápiz' is masculine; 'largo' matches it.
Busco una caja pequeña.
I'm looking for a small box.
'Caja' is feminine; 'pequeña' matches it.