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How do you describe someone in Spanish?

Here's a breakdown of how to describe someone in Spanish, including common adjectives, phrases, and tips:

1. Basic Adjectives:

* Physical Appearance:

* Alto/a: Tall

* Bajo/a: Short

* Delgado/a: Thin

* Gordo/a: Fat

* Rubio/a: Blonde

* Moreno/a: Brunette

* Pelirrojo/a: Red-haired

* Guapo/a: Handsome/Beautiful

* Bonito/a: Pretty

* Fea/o: Ugly (use with caution, can be offensive)

* Joven: Young

* Viejo/a: Old

* Grande: Big

* Pequeño/a: Small

* Fuerte: Strong

* Débil: Weak

* Personality:

* Amable: Friendly

* Simpático/a: Likeable

* Tímido/a: Shy

* Sociable: Outgoing

* Inteligente: Intelligent

* Divertido/a: Funny

* Serio/a: Serious

* Trabajador/a: Hardworking

* Responsable: Responsible

* Paciente: Patient

* Generoso/a: Generous

* Egoísta: Selfish

* Malhumorado/a: Bad-tempered

* Triste: Sad

* Feliz: Happy

* Tranquilo/a: Calm

* Nervioso/a: Nervous

2. Phrases:

* Es alto y delgado: He/She is tall and thin.

* Tiene el pelo rubio y los ojos azules: He/She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

* Es una persona muy simpática y sociable: He/She is a very likeable and outgoing person.

* Es un amigo/a muy leal: He/She is a very loyal friend.

* Es muy inteligente y trabajador/a: He/She is very intelligent and hardworking.

* Es un poco tímido/a, pero es muy amable: He/She is a little shy, but very friendly.

3. Using "ser" and "tener"

* Ser: Use "ser" for permanent qualities (like personality, origin, profession)

* Ella es inteligente: She is intelligent.

* Soy español/a: I am Spanish.

* Él es médico: He is a doctor.

* Tener: Use "tener" for temporary states or physical attributes.

* Tengo hambre: I am hungry.

* Tiene los ojos marrones: He/She has brown eyes.

* Tienen 20 años: They are 20 years old.

4. Gender Agreement

Remember that adjectives and articles must agree in gender with the noun they modify:

* El chico alto: The tall boy.

* La chica alta: The tall girl.

5. Polite vs. Informal

* Formal: Use "usted" and "ustedes" for more polite descriptions.

* Informal: Use "tú" and "vosotros/as" for informal descriptions.

Example:

"Mi amigo Juan es alto y delgado, tiene el pelo castaño y los ojos verdes. Es una persona muy simpática y divertida, siempre está de buen humor. Es un amigo muy leal y siempre está ahí para ayudarte."

Translation: "My friend Juan is tall and thin, he has brown hair and green eyes. He is a very likeable and funny person, always in a good mood. He is a very loyal friend and is always there to help you."

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