Spanish Grammar: Adjective Agreement and Common Verbs (Gustar, Tener, Estar)

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering Spanish adjective agreement rules, endings, and the conjugation and usage of the verbs gustar, tener, and estar.

El chico es alto

The boy is tall

La chica es alta

The girl is tall

Los chicos son altos

The boys are tall

Las chicas son altas

The girls are tall

El chico es inteligente

The boy is intelligent

La chica es inteligente

The girl is intelligent

Adjective

A word that describes a noun

Adjective agreement

Matching an adjective to the noun's gender and number

-o (adjective ending)

Often masculine singular adjective ending

-a (adjective ending)

Often feminine singular adjective ending

-os (adjective ending)

Often masculine or mixed plural adjective ending

-as (adjective ending)

Often feminine plural adjective ending

Adjectives ending in -e

Often stay the same for masculine and feminine

Gustar

To be pleasing / To like

Me gusta

I like (one thing or an activity)

Te gusta

You like (one thing or an activity)

Le gusta

He/she/you formal likes

Nos gusta

We like

Les gusta

They/you all like

Me gustan

I like (plural things)

Te gustan

You like (plural things)

Me gusta bailar

I like to dance

Me gusta la música

I like music

Me gustan los deportes

I like sports

No me gusta

I do not like

¿Te gusta…?

Do you like…?

Me encanta

I love / really like

Tener

To have

Yo tengo

I have

Tú tienes

You have

Él tiene

He has

Ella tiene

She has

Usted tiene

You have (formal)

Nosotros tenemos

We have

Vosotros tenéis

You all have (mainly Spain)

Ellos tienen

They have

Ustedes tienen

You all have

Tengo trece años

I am thirteen years old

Tengo hambre

I am hungry

Tengo sed

I am thirsty

Tengo sueño

I am sleepy

Tengo frío

I am cold

Tengo calor

I am hot

Tengo miedo

I am afraid

¿Cuántos años tienes?

How old are you?

Estar

To be (used for feelings, conditions, and locations)

Yo estoy

I am

Tú estás

You are

Él está

He is

Ella está

She is

Usted está

You are (formal)

Nosotros estamos

We are

Vosotros estáis

You all are (mainly Spain)

Ellos están

They are

Ustedes están

You all are

Estoy feliz

I am happy

Estoy cansado/a

I am tired

Estoy en la escuela

I am at school

¿Dónde estás?

Where are you?