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Why does the sentence use the masculine article el with pelo?
In Spanish every noun has a gender, and pelo is classified as masculine. That’s why it takes the masculine article el, even though in English “hair” doesn’t have a gender.
Why is the verb es used instead of está in this sentence?
The verb es comes from ser, which is used for permanent, inherent qualities. Since describing hair as “long” refers to an essential characteristic rather than a temporary condition, ser (and thus es) is the correct choice here.
How does the adjective largo agree with the noun in this sentence?
In Spanish, adjectives need to agree with the noun they modify in both gender and number. Because pelo is masculine and singular, the adjective remains largo (masculine singular). If the noun were different in gender or number, the adjective would be adjusted accordingly.
Why is the adjective largo placed after the noun pelo?
Unlike English, where adjectives often come before the noun, Spanish usually places adjectives after the noun they modify. El pelo es largo reflects this standard word order, especially when the adjective describes an inherent quality of the noun.
Can I use cabello instead of pelo in similar contexts?
Yes, cabello is another word for “hair” and is generally used in formal contexts or when specifically referring to head hair. While pelo is more common in everyday language, both are correct in describing hair as long.
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