Spanish Conversation · Level 191
15 words
Spanish word
sustantivo
Pronunciation
IPA/sustanˈtiβo/
Meaning
- masculine nounnoun
Example
¿Cuál es el sustantivo en esta oración?
Which word is the noun in this sentence?
More examples
El sustantivo femenino suele concordar con el adjetivo.
The feminine noun usually agrees with the adjective.
Core concept
Word that names a person, place, thing, or idea and changes form to show gender and number.
Common phrases
sustantivo singular
singular noun
sustantivo femenino
feminine noun
sustantivo masculino
masculine noun
Similar words
nombre: Gives the name or label of a person, place, or thing.
pronombre: Replaces a noun to refer to a person, place, or thing.
artículo: Short word placed before a noun that marks its gender and number.
adjetivo: Describes a noun's qualities or state and agrees with it in gender and number.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra que nombra entidades (personas, objetos, lugares, ideas) y que varía en género y número para concordar en la oración.
Word origin
It comes from Latin substantivus, which derives from substantia meaning 'essence' or 'being'.
Usage tips
- Spanish nouns habitually appear with articles and modifiers, so learning each noun together with its article (el/la) makes gender agreement with adjectives and determiners predictable.