Gender Checker
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Gender Rules Guide
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Masculine Patterns
- Nouns ending in -o (libro, gato, vino)
- Nouns ending in -or (amor, dolor, color)
- Nouns ending in -ón (corazón, camión)
- Days, months, numbers, colors
- Rivers, oceans, mountains
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Feminine Patterns
- Nouns ending in -a (casa, mesa, ventana)
- Nouns ending in -ción (canción, nación)
- Nouns ending in -sión (televisión, decisión)
- Nouns ending in -dad (ciudad, verdad)
- Nouns ending in -tad (libertad, mitad)
- Nouns ending in -tud (actitud, juventud)
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Common Exceptions
- el día, el mapa, el problema (end in -a but masculine)
- la mano, la foto, la moto (end in -o but feminine)
- la flor, la labor (end in consonant but feminine)
- el agua (feminine but uses el when stressed)
Quick Tips
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Learn the Patterns
Most Spanish nouns ending in -o are masculine and those ending in -a are feminine. This simple rule covers about 80% of Spanish nouns.
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Memorize Exceptions
Learn common exceptions like el día, la mano, el problema, and la foto. These don't follow the standard patterns.
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Always Learn with Articles
When learning new Spanish words, always memorize them with their article (el/la). This helps reinforce gender naturally.