Breakdown of El vestido colorido es mi favorito.
ser
to be
mi
my
el vestido
the dress
colorido
colorful
favorito
favorite
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Questions & Answers about El vestido colorido es mi favorito.
Why is vestido masculine?
In Spanish, nouns have a grammatical gender that isn't always tied to the object’s physical gender. Vestido is simply classified as a masculine noun, which is why we say el instead of la.
Why do we use colorido instead of colorida?
Because vestido is masculine, its descriptive adjective needs to agree in gender. Colorido is the masculine form of the adjective. If you were describing a feminine noun (e.g., falda), you would say colorida.
Can the adjective come before vestido?
Yes, but it changes the emphasis slightly. Saying El colorido vestido es mi favorito sounds a bit more artistic or poetic. In everyday usage, Spanish speakers typically put the adjective after the noun, as in El vestido colorido es mi favorito.
Why do we use es instead of está?
We use es (from the verb ser) for characteristics normally viewed as permanent or inherent, such as color or style. We generally reserve está (from estar) for temporary states or conditions, like feelings or location.