How to know if a Noun is Masculine or Feminine Spanish (Revised 2022)

The video tutorial explains the concept of noun gender in Spanish, highlighting that nouns and adjectives often have gender and number. It provides general rules and exceptions for determining the gender of nouns based on their endings, such as 'o' for masculine and 'a' for feminine, with notable exceptions. The tutorial also discusses how gender can change the meaning of words and how to address gender in animal nouns. It emphasizes that grammatical gender does not always align with natural gender.

What is the primary reason nouns have gender in Spanish?

• To indicate the physical gender of the object

• To differentiate between singular and plural

• To follow grammatical rules

• To make the language more complex

Which of the following is an exception to the rule that nouns ending in 'O' are masculine?

• El sombrero

• El teléfono

• El brazo

• La mano

If a noun ends in 'A', it is usually:

• Plural

• Neutral

• Feminine

• Masculine

Which of the following nouns ending in 'D' is masculine?

• El ardid

• La verdad

• La salud

• La ciudad

Nouns ending in 'E' can be either masculine or feminine. Which of the following is feminine?

• El perfume

• El coche

• El restaurante

• La clase

What is the gender of most nouns ending in 'L'?

• Neutral

• Plural

• Feminine

• Masculine

Which of the following nouns ending in 'N' is feminine?

• El botón

• El corazón

• La imagen

• El tren

Nouns ending in 'R' are typically:

• Feminine

• Masculine

• Plural

• Neutral

Which of the following nouns ending in 'Z' is masculine?

• La luz

• La paz

• El lápiz

• La cruz

How do you specify a male animal in Spanish when the noun is grammatically feminine?

• Change the noun to masculine

• Add 'hembra' after the noun

• Use a different noun

• Add 'macho' after the noun