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La silla verde es ligera.

La silla verde es ligera.
The green chair is light.
FromLesson 5inHardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of La silla verde es ligera.

ser
to be
la silla
the chair
verde
green
ligero
light

Questions & Answers about La silla verde es ligera.

Why do we use the article la with silla instead of el?
Nouns in Spanish can be masculine or feminine. Silla is a feminine noun; that’s why you use the feminine article la.
Why is verde not changed to match the feminine noun like ligera does?
Some adjectives in Spanish have different masculine and feminine forms (such as ligero/ligera), but many adjectives (especially those ending in -e or -ista) have a single form for both genders. Verde does not change whether it’s describing a masculine or feminine noun.
Why do we put the adjective verde after silla instead of before it?
In Spanish, most descriptive adjectives typically come after the noun they modify (e.g., la silla verde). Adjectives that indicate inherent qualities or add emphasis sometimes appear before the noun, but generally, putting the adjective after the noun is more common.
What’s the difference between es and está when talking about something light?
Es indicates an intrinsic characteristic — the chair is inherently light (in weight). Está would usually suggest a temporary condition, so you rarely say la silla está ligera to talk about weight. Instead, you stick to es ligera for a characteristic.
Does ligera mean light in color or light in weight?
Ligera in this context means light in weight. If you wanted to describe a light shade of color, you would typically use adjectives like claro (e.g., verde claro for light green).
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