In this lesson, we will learn some common Spanish words that help us describe how people look. These words are useful when talking about your family and friends.

Basic Descriptive Words

1. Alt@ - Tall

   • Ella es alta. (She is tall.)

2. Baj@ - Short

   • Mi hermano es bajo. (My brother is short.)

3. Gord@ - Fat

   • El gato es gordo. (The cat is fat.)

4. Flac@ - Thin

   • La modelo es flaca. (The model is thin.)

5. Bonit@ - Pretty

   • La chica es bonita. (The girl is pretty.)

6. Fe@ - Ugly

   • El perro es feo. (The dog is ugly.)

Physical Features

• Tienen ojos (They have eyes): You can use colors to talk about eyes.

  • Tienen ojos azules. (They have blue eyes.)

• Tienen cabello (They have hair): You can use colors and styles to talk about hair.

  • Tienen cabello largo y negro. (They have long, black hair.)

Remember

In Spanish, the words we use to describe someone need to match the person’s gender.

• If you are talking about a girl, the word usually ends with -a.
• If you are talking about a boy, the word usually ends with -o.

Now, have fun practicing these sentences with your family and friends!