Spanish Vocabulary: Adjectives

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1

Which adjective, when used in the blank, creates a logical and grammatically correct sentence?

Los platos están __________, pues hay que lavarlos.

sucios

sucias

sucio

rotos

Explanation

The correct answer is "sucios" (dirty) because it agrees in number and gender with "los platos" and because it makes sense in context. The answer choice "rotos" (broken) wouldn't make sense because there's no reason to wash broken plates.

English translation: "The plates are dirty, so one must wash them."

2

Which adjective properly completes the sentence?

No tengo hermanos; soy un hijo _______.

único

únicos

primera

segundo

Explanation

Both "único" (only) and "segundo" (second) agree in number and gender with "hijo;" however, only "único" (only) fits in context, as it would not make sense for someone to say that they are an "hijo segundo" (second child) if that person is claiming not to have any siblings.

English translation: "I do not have siblings; I am an only child."

3

Which adjective properly completes the sentence?

El dispositivo electrónico no está cargando; me parece que estar __________.

roto

calificado

maltratado

involucrado

Explanation

Based on context, only "roto," which means broken, would fit in this sentence. "Calificado" means qualified or proven, "maltratado" means mistreated or abused, and "involucrado" means involved (in something).

English translation: "The electronic device is not charging; it seems to me that it is broken."

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