What does adjetivo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word adjetivo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use adjetivo in Spanish.

The word adjetivo in Spanish means adjective, adjectival, add adjectives to, make into an adjective, for purpose, -, be, in [+ adjective] matters, as, pretend to be, have to be [adjective] to do, what is, what's, the most, think is [+ adj] , believe is [+ adj], be too [+ adj], make [+ adj], become, get, seem [+ adj], look [+ adj], be [+adj], strike as [+adj], find [+adj], turn out to be, see yourself, turn. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word adjetivo

adjective

nombre masculino (que califica a un nombre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El adjetivo concuerda en género y número con el sustantivo al que modifica.

Adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they qualify.

adjectival

adjetivo (da cualidad o característica)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

El complemento adjetivo normalmente modifica a un sintagma nominal.

The adjectival complement normally modifies a nominal syntagma.

add adjectives to

verbo transitivo (poner adjetivos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

make into an adjective

verbo transitivo (dar función adjetiva)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

for purpose

locución adverbial (formal (expresa finalidad)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

El inmueble todavía debe ser valorado a efectos fiscales.

The property still needs to be valued for fiscal purposes.

-

locución adverbial (en el ámbito)

Busco oportunidades de crecimiento a nivel profesional.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. He and I never bonded on a personal level.

be

verbo intransitivo (estar en una condición)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Jaime anda deprimido porque se quedó sin trabajo. Desde que tuvo a su bebé, María siempre anda cansada.

Jaime is depressed because he lost his job.

in [+ adjective] matters

locución adverbial (en lo que respecta a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Es alarmante el rezago del país en materia educativa.

The country's lagging behind in educational matters is alarming.

as

locución adverbial (informal (con cierta actitud)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vengo en plan amistoso; no busco pelea.

I've come as a friend; I'm not looking for a fight.

pretend to be

verbo pronominal (fingir, aparentar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El explorador se hizo el muerto para sobrevivir al ataque del oso.

The explorer was able to survive the bear attack by pretending to be dead.

have to be [adjective] to do

expresión (informal (denota crítica) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Hay que ser tonto para burlarse del jefe en su cara. Definitivamente hay que ser idiota para dejar las llaves dentro del auto.

You really must be an idiot to leave the keys in the car.

what is, what's

artículo (designa algo abstracto)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Lo raro es que no me haya roto nada cuando me caí.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The weird thing is that she's normally very talkative but she didn't say a word.

the most

locución pronominal (en grado máximo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

¿De todos los autos tenías que escoger el más feo?

Of all the cars did you have to choose the ugliest?

think is [+ adj] , believe is [+ adj]

locución verbal (considerar, opinar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Carlos estudió medicina en la universidad más prestigiosa del país, pero a sus padres no les parece suficiente.

Carlos studied medicine at the most prestigious university in the country, but his parents don't think it's enough.

be too [+ adj]

(cualidad: tener en exceso)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Siempre peco de honrado y así me van las cosas.

I'm always too honorable and things never go my way.

make [+ adj]

verbo transitivo (dar un estado)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Tu ausencia me pone triste. El sol les pone la piel dorada a los bañistas.

Your absence makes me sad.

become, get

verbo pronominal (adquirir un estado)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Cuando le dije a mi esposo que estaba embarazada, se puso muy contento. Me pongo furiosa cuando me dicen mentiras.

When I told my husband I was pregnant he was very happy.

seem [+ adj], look [+ adj]

verbo intransitivo (causar cierta impresión)

La cara de ese tipo resulta sospechosa.

That guy's face looks suspicious.

be [+adj]

verbo intransitivo (ser de cierto modo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Resulta difícil conseguir trabajo en la actualidad.

It's hard to find a job these days.

strike as [+adj], find [+adj]

(parecerle de cierto modo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A mis padres les resulta extraña la actitud de mi hermano. Usted le resulta antipático a mi marido.

My brother's attitude strikes my family as odd.

turn out to be

verbo intransitivo (mostrar su naturaleza)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El auto nuevo salió pésimo: se averió después de una semana de uso.

The new car turned out to be awful: it broke down after just a week of use.

see yourself

verbo pronominal (imaginarse en una situación)

No acepté su propuesta de matrimonio porque no me veo casada y con hijos.

I didn't accept his marriage proposal because I can't see myself married with children.

turn

verbo pronominal (tornarse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

El hierro se vuelve rojo con el calor.

Iron turns red with heat.

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