Identifying Gender of Nouns and Definite Articles in Spanish

The video tutorial covers the gender of nouns and definite articles in Spanish. It explains that nouns in Spanish are either masculine or feminine and provides examples of each. The tutorial also introduces definite articles, which are used to identify the word 'the' in Spanish, and explains how they must match the noun in gender and number. The video concludes with practice instructions and encourages students to ask questions if needed.

In Spanish, nouns can be either:

• Past or Present

• Positive or Negative

• Masculine or Feminine

• Singular or Plural

Which ending is typical for masculine nouns in Spanish?

• o

• a

• e

• i

Which of the following is a masculine noun?

• Pluma

• Casa

• Libro

• Mesa

Which ending is typical for feminine nouns in Spanish?

• o

• e

• u

• a

Which of the following is a feminine noun?

• Libro

• Pluma

• Gato

• Perro

What is the masculine singular definite article in Spanish?

• La

• El

• Las

• Los

What is the feminine plural definite article in Spanish?

• Las

• Los

• El

• La

Which definite article would you use with 'Libro'?

• Las

• La

• El

• Los

Which definite article would you use with 'Plumas'?

• El

• Las

• La

• Los

What is the most important rule when using definite articles in Spanish?

• They must match the noun in gender and number

• They must match the noun in tense

• They must always be singular

• They must always be plural