Suffixes and Their Uses

This video tutorial introduces the concept of suffixes in the Spanish language, explaining how they can be used to form new words. It covers the use of suffixes to create names of professions, augmentatives, and diminutives, providing examples for each. The video encourages viewers to practice forming words using suffixes and concludes with a call to action to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.

What is a suffix?

• A particle added to the beginning of a word

• A particle added to the end of a word

• A type of noun

• A type of verb

What is the purpose of adding a suffix to a word?

• To change the tense of a verb

• To make a word plural

• To change the gender of a noun

• To form a new word

Which suffix would you add to 'flor' to form a profession?

• -ero

• -dor

• -ón

• -ista

What profession is formed by adding '-ero' to 'reloj'?

• Florista

• Leñador

• Relojero

• Cochero

Which suffix would you add to 'leña' to form a profession?

• -dor

• -ón

• -ista

• -ero

What augmentative is formed by adding '-azo' to 'coche'?

• Cochito

• Cochazo

• Cochecito

• Cochón

Which suffix would you add to 'nariz' to form an augmentative?

• -ón

• -ito

• -azo

• -ota

What diminutive is formed by adding '-ito' to 'barco'?

• Barquito

• Barcazo

• Barcillo

• Barcón

Which suffix would you add to 'flor' to form a diminutive?

• -ón

• -azo

• -cita

• -ito

What diminutive is formed by adding '-illo' to 'brazo'?

• Brazote

• Brazón

• Brazillo

• Brazito