Describe what something looks, feels or tastes like. These 20 adjectives cover common everyday situations and lead into flexible patterns for making natural descriptions.
20 adjectives for everyday descriptions
Spanish
Agresivo
English
Aggressive
Spanish
Equilibrado
English
Balanced
Spanish
Roto
English
Broken
Spanish
Irregular
English
Bumpy
Spanish
Limpio
English
Clean
Spanish
Cómodo
English
Comfy
Spanish
Lindo
English
Cute
Spanish
Peligroso
English
Dangerous
Spanish
Delicioso
English
Delicious
Spanish
Sucio
English
Dirty
Spanish
Rápido
English
Fast
Spanish
Pesado
English
Heavy
Spanish
Alto
English
High
Spanish
Largo
English
Long
Spanish
Viejo
English
Old
Spanish
Afilado
English
Sharp
Spanish
Pequeño
English
Small
Spanish
Rasgado
English
Torn
Spanish
Torcido
English
Twisted
Spanish
Mojado
English
Wet
Adjectives in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
El perro parece agresivo, pero está bien entrenado.The dog looks aggressive, but it is well trained.
El menú es variado y equilibrado.The menu is varied and balanced.
El ascensor está roto desde ayer.The lift has been broken since yesterday.
El camino es irregular durante los últimos kilómetros.The road is bumpy for the last few kilometres.
El apartamento estaba limpio al llegar.The apartment was clean when we arrived.
Este sofá es muy cómodo para dormir.This sofa is very comfortable for sleeping.
El cachorro es pequeño y lindo.The puppy is small and cute.
Es peligroso nadar aquí con mal tiempo.It's dangerous to swim here in bad weather.
El postre estaba delicioso.The dessert was delicious.
El suelo quedó sucio después de la fiesta.The floor was dirty after the party.
Este tren es más rápido que el autobús.This train is faster than the bus.
El paquete es demasiado pesado para levantarlo solo.The parcel is too heavy to lift alone.
El techo es muy alto en esta habitación.The ceiling is very high in this room.
Fue un viaje largo, pero agradable.It was a long but pleasant journey.
Ese puente es viejo, pero todavía es seguro.That bridge is old, but it is still safe.
Ten cuidado porque el cuchillo está afilado.Be careful because the knife is sharp.
Buscamos un hotel pequeño cerca del centro.We're looking for a small hotel near the centre.
El bolsillo está rasgado por dentro.The pocket is torn on the inside.
El cable está torcido detrás del escritorio.The cable is twisted behind the desk.
El abrigo sigue mojado por la lluvia.The coat is still wet from the rain.
Building descriptions in Spanish
Use these patterns to describe a person or object, compare two things and explain how something has changed.
Es…
It is…
El apartamento es pequeño pero cómodo.The apartment is small but comfortable.
Está…
It is…
El suelo está limpio.The floor is clean.
Parece…
It looks/seems…
El camino parece peligroso.The road looks dangerous.
Es más … que…
It is more … than…
Este tren es más rápido que el otro.This train is faster than the other one.
Está demasiado…
It is too…
La maleta está demasiado pesada.The suitcase is too heavy.
A conversation about a holiday apartment
Mara¿Qué tal es el apartamento?What is the apartment like?
JoelEs pequeño, pero está limpio y es muy cómodo.It's small, but it's clean and very comfortable.
Mara¿El edificio es viejo?Is the building old?
JoelSí, y el ascensor está roto.Yes, and the lift is broken.
Mara¿Hay algo más peligroso o incómodo?Is there anything else dangerous or uncomfortable?
JoelNo, aunque el camino hasta allí es largo e irregular.No, although the road there is long and bumpy.
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Cómodo
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