Questions & Answers about ¡Qué pelaje tan brillante!
Why is tan used here instead of muy?
When making exclamations in the format "What a [adjective] [noun]!", Spanish uses the structure qué + noun + tan + adjective. You cannot use muy in this specific exclamation structure.
Can I use más instead of tan in this sentence?
Why isn't there a word for "a" in the Spanish sentence?
In English, we say "What a shiny coat!", but Spanish drops the indefinite article (un or una) after qué in these types of exclamations. It is always just qué directly followed by the noun.
Does pelaje mean the same kind of coat that I wear outside?
No, pelaje specifically refers to an animal's fur or hair. If you are talking about a piece of clothing, you would use abrigo.
How would I use a post-posed possessive to say "What a shiny coat of yours!" if I were talking directly to the dog?
You would place the possessive right after the noun: ¡Qué pelaje tuyo tan brillante! In exclamations, post-posed possessives like tuyo go immediately after the noun they modify.
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