In Spanish, descriptive adjectives play a big role. They help us talk about people and give more details about nouns. When we want to describe how someone looks or their personality, we often use words like "alto" (tall), "bajo" (short), and "simpático" (kind). Here’s a simple guide on how to use these adjectives.

Agreement in Gender and Number

In Spanish, adjectives need to match the noun they're describing. This means they must agree in gender (male or female) and number (singular or plural).

• Masculine Singular: alto, simpático
• Feminine Singular: alta, simpática
• Masculine Plural: altos, simpáticos
• Feminine Plural: altas, simpáticas

Examples:

• Él es alto. (He is tall.)
• Ella es alta. (She is tall.)
• Ellos son simpáticos. (They are kind, for a group of boys or mixed.)
• Ellas son simpáticas. (They are kind for a group of girls.)

Placement of Adjectives

Most of the time, descriptive adjectives come after the noun. However, some adjectives, like "simpático," can come before the noun to make it sound special or for style.

Examples:

• Un hombre alto. (A tall man.)
• Una mujer simpática. (A kind woman.)
• Simpático amigo. (Kind friend.)

Common Descriptive Adjectives

Here are some common adjectives we use to describe people:

• Alto/a: tall
• Bajo/a: short
• Simpatíco/a: kind, nice
• Inteligente: smart
• Divertido/a: fun
• Trabajador/a: hardworking

Practice Sentences

1. Mi hermano es alto y simpático.
   (My brother is tall and kind.)

2. La profesora es baja, pero es muy inteligente.
   (The teacher is short, but she is very smart.)

3. Mis amigos son divertidos.
   (My friends are fun.)

Conclusion

Using descriptive adjectives helps you share details about people in a better way. Always remember to match the adjective with the right gender and number. Also, know where to place it in the sentence to make your descriptions clear and lively!