English–Spanish
“modifier” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kalifikaˈtiβo/
Example
En la frase, el calificativo modifica al sustantivo.
In the sentence, the modifier modifies the noun.
How to say “modifier” in Spanish
“Modifier” in Spanish is calificativo.
Word that adds a quality to a noun.
Example sentences with calificativo
Durante la discusión, no le des calificativos a alguien sin escucharlo.
During the discussion, don't attach modifiers to someone without listening to them.
Tips for using calificativo
- Often covers both single adjectives and short descriptive phrases, so in speech a calificativo usually appears as a grouped chunk attached to the noun.