Breakdown of El gato grande también es adorable.
el gato
the cat
ser
to be
grande
big
adorable
adorable
también
also
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Why does the sentence use El instead of just Gato?
In Spanish, nouns typically require an article (definite or indefinite). El is the masculine singular definite article, meaning the in English. It tells us we’re talking about a specific cat.
Why is grande placed after gato?
In Spanish, descriptive adjectives often come after the noun. Placing grande after gato follows this usual pattern and emphasizes the cat’s size as an inherent characteristic.
What is the difference between grande and gran?
Gran is a shortened form of grande used before singular nouns for stylistic or emphasis reasons (e.g., un gran gato). However, grande stays unchanged when placed after the noun (e.g., un gato grande). Both forms mean big or great, but gran can sometimes imply more “greatness” rather than just size.
Why is también placed there in the sentence?
También means also or too, and it’s placed before the verb to indicate that being adorable is an additional characteristic. You could also move también to the end or beginning, but the chosen position feels natural and common in spoken Spanish.
Why do we say es adorable instead of está adorable?
Using es (from ser) indicates a more permanent or inherent quality. Está adorable would suggest a temporary state, such as the cat looking extra cute right now. Since the sentence describes a general characteristic, es fits better.
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