Can someone please check my work?
The following friends are standing in line, one behind the other, to go into the movies. They are in the following order: Julia, Anibal, Santiago, Pedro, and Lucia. Complete the sentences below, stating where each is in line.
1. Lucia es la (quinta) persona.
2. Anibal es la (segunda) persona.
3. Pedro es la (cuarta) persona.
4. Santiago es la (tercera) persona.
5. Julia es la (primera) persona.
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Look at the numbers next to each drawing that indicate the floor on which you can find each item. Use ordinal numbers to complete the sentences.
(1)Chair
(2)Lamp
(3)T.V
(4)Radio
(5)Carpet
1. Hay sillones en (el primer) piso.
2. Hay alfombras en (el quinto) piso.
3. Hay radios en (el cuarto) piso.
4. Hay lámparas en (el segundo) piso.
5. Hay televisores en (el tercer) piso.
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Pablo, Marcos, Letty, Mirna, and Julio are waiting in line at the bookstore. They are standing in line in the same order they have been mentioned.
1. Mierna es (cuarta) en la fila.
2. Marcos es (segunda) en la fila.
3. Pablo es (primera) en la fila.
4. Julio es (quinta) en la fila.
5. Letty es (tercera) en la fila.
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I seem to be having difficulties with ordinal numbers. Can you please explain how they work?
Muchas Gracias!
1. Mirna = check the spelling of the name
ordinal numbers = primero, primera but primer in front of a masculine singular noun: Juan es primero. Juan es el primer chico. Juanita es la primera
segundo, -a
tercero, -a (tercer)
cuarto, -a
quinto -a
sexto -a
séptimo, -a
octavo, -a
noveno, -a
décimo - a
Ordinal numbers are only used through tenth; byond that, the cardinal numbers are used. You will see some alternate forms, but they are not usual, 12th = duodécimo, for example.
When a cardinal number is used in place of an ordinal, it is always conidered masculine, since "número" is understood.
The numerals primero and tercero drop the final -o before a masculine singular noun. el primer día but el día primero.
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Sure, I'd be happy to explain ordinal numbers! Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something in a series or sequence. They are used when we want to say "first," "second," "third," and so on.
In Spanish, most ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-o" or "-a" to the cardinal number, as shown in the examples you provided. For example, "primera" (first) comes from "uno/a" (one), "segunda" (second) comes from "dos" (two), and so on.
However, it's important to note that there are a few exceptions when it comes to forming ordinal numbers. For example:
- For numbers ending in "-to" or "-bo," we replace the "o" with an "a" when forming the ordinal number. For example, "cuarto" (fourth) becomes "cuarta."
- For numbers ending in "-co," we replace the "o" with an "a" or an "o" when forming the ordinal number. For example, "cuatro" (four) becomes "cuarta" or "cuarto" depending on gender.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Certainly! Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something in a series. In Spanish, ordinal numbers typically end in -o for masculine nouns and -a for feminine nouns.
Here is a breakdown of the ordinal numbers used in your examples:
- Primera (first): Used to describe the first person in line, first floor, etc.
- Segunda (second): Used to describe the second person in line, second floor, etc.
- Tercera (third): Used to describe the third person in line, third floor, etc.
- Cuarta (fourth): Used to describe the fourth person in line, fourth floor, etc.
- Quinta (fifth): Used to describe the fifth person in line, fifth floor, etc.
In each of your sentences, you correctly used the feminine form of the ordinal numbers since the nouns "persona" and "sillones" are feminine.
I hope this explanation helps clarify how ordinal numbers work! feel free to ask if you have any further questions. ¡De nada!
Sure! I'd be happy to explain ordinal numbers to you.
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something in a sequence. They demonstrate the rank or placement of items, people, or objects. For example, when counting, we use cardinal numbers like "one, two, three" to indicate how many items there are. But when we want to describe the position of something in a sequence, we use ordinal numbers like "first, second, third."
In Spanish, ordinal numbers are formed by adding -o for masculine singular nouns and -a for feminine singular nouns to the cardinal numbers. Here are the rules for forming most ordinal numbers in Spanish:
1. For numbers up to 10, the ordinal numbers are irregular, meaning they don't follow a specific pattern. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Primero (first)
- Segundo (second)
- Tercero (third)
- Cuarto (fourth)
- Quinto (fifth)
- Sexto (sixth)
- Séptimo (seventh)
- Octavo (eighth)
- Noveno (ninth)
- Décimo (tenth)
2. For numbers from 11 onwards, you take the cardinal number and add -avo, -ésimo, or -avo, depending on the final consonant of the cardinal number. Here are the general rules:
- For numbers ending in -o (e.g., 11, 12, 13), you add -avo (e.g., onceavo, doceavo, treceavo).
- For numbers ending in -e or -a (e.g., 15, 20), you add -avo (e.g., quinceavo, veinteavo).
- For numbers ending in -s (e.g., 14, 16), you add -ésimo (e.g., catorceavo, dieciséisimo).
- For numbers ending in -ve, -ge, or -ce (e.g., 30, 50), you add -avo (e.g., treintaavo, cincuentaavo).
Ordinal numbers, like cardinal numbers, agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. For example, "primero" becomes "primera" for feminine singular and "primeros" for masculine plural.
I hope this explanation clarifies the concept of ordinal numbers for you! Let me know if you have any more questions.