Identity & Relationships is a core part of GCSE Spanish. Revise the key concepts and common mistakes below, then lock them in with the free games.
Key concepts
la madreMother — feminine noun with 'la'.
el padreFather — masculine noun with 'el'.
el hermanoBrother — masculine sibling.
la hermanaSister — feminine sibling.
el abueloGrandfather.
la abuelaGrandmother.
los ojos azulesBlue eyes — plural noun + plural adjective.
el pelo largoLong hair — singular noun + adjective.
el pelo cortoShort hair.
rubio/rubiaBlonde — agrees with the person.
moreno/morenaDark-haired/dark-skinned.
llevar gafasTo wear glasses — useful description verb.
divertido/divertidaFun, amusing — agrees in gender.
tímido/tímidaShy — agrees in gender.
Common mistakes to avoid
Questions where students often pick the tempting wrong answer — make sure you know the right one:
Do 'ser' and 'estar' mean the same and swap freely?✗ Yes, they are interchangeable. ✓ No — ser is for permanent/identity, estar for states and location.
Do Spanish adjectives change form?✗ No, Spanish adjectives never change. ✓ Yes — they agree with the noun's gender and number (rojo/roja/rojos/rojas).
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