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Spanish Adjectives from Verbs: The 'Done' State (Past Participles)

Spanish past participles act as adjectives that must match the gender and number of the noun they describe.
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Past participles function as adjectives to describe a state resulting from an action, requiring gender and number agreement.

  • Form the participle: -ado for -ar verbs, -ido for -er/-ir verbs (e.g., 'cerrado').
  • Agree with the noun: 'La puerta está cerrada' (feminine) vs 'El libro está cerrado' (masculine).
  • Use 'estar' for states: These adjectives describe a condition, not a permanent quality (use 'ser').
Noun + (ser/estar) + Verb-ado/ido (agreed)

Overview

In Spanish, expressing the completed state resulting from an action is fundamental for nuanced description. This is achieved by transforming verbs into adjectives, primarily through the use of past participles. When a past participle functions as an adjective, it describes the resultant state of a noun after a verb's action has concluded, rather than the action itself.

For instance, if you cerrar (close) a door, the door becomes cerrada (closed). The adjective cerrada describes the door's current condition as a consequence of the closing action.

This grammatical construct is pervasive in Spanish, appearing in everything from daily conversation to formal writing. It allows you to specify a noun's attribute that directly stems from a previous event. Mastering this B2-level concept significantly enhances your descriptive capabilities, enabling you to articulate how things are as a result of what has happened.

It's a critical tool for conveying conditions, outcomes, and the lasting effects of actions with precision.

How This Grammar Works

When a past participle functions as an adjective, it inherently carries the meaning of "having been [verb-ed]". Its primary role is to modify a noun, agreeing in gender and number with that noun. This agreement is non-negotiable; a masculine singular noun requires a masculine singular adjectival participle, and so forth.
For example, el coche (masculine singular) would be roto (broken), while la ventana (feminine singular) would be rota. The consistency of this agreement is a cornerstone of Spanish morphology.
These adjectival participles are most frequently used with the verb estar (to be). Estar denotes temporary states, locations, or conditions, making it the ideal auxiliary verb to express the outcome of a past action. You would say El libro está abierto (The book is open) to describe the book's current state.
This contrasts sharply with ser (to be), which describes inherent qualities or permanent characteristics. Using ser with these participles typically implies a passive voice construction, not an adjectival description of state. For instance, La ventana fue rota (The window was broken) describes the action, whereas La ventana está rota (The window is broken) describes its condition.
Occasionally, these adjectival participles can directly follow a noun for brevity or emphasis, similar to English, but still adhering to strict agreement. For example, una carta escrita (a written letter) or los problemas resueltos (the resolved problems). In such cases, the agreement rules remain identical.
Understanding this distinction and the principle of agreement is crucial for accurate and natural expression in Spanish.

Formation Pattern

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Forming past participles in Spanish follows a largely predictable pattern for regular verbs, with a set of common irregular exceptions that are essential to memorize. The fundamental process involves removing the infinitive ending and adding a specific suffix, then ensuring gender and number agreement when used adjectivally.
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For regular verbs:
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For -AR verbs, remove -ar and add -ado. Example: hablar → hablado.
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For -ER and -IR verbs, remove -er or -ir and add -ido. Example: comer → comido, vivir → vivido.
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When these participles function as adjectives, they must then agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. This means the -o ending will change to -a for feminine nouns, and -s will be added for plural nouns, creating four possible endings (-ado, -ada, -ados, -adas).
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| Infinitive | Stem | Regular Participle Base | Masc. Sing. | Fem. Sing. | Masc. Plural | Fem. Plural |
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|:--------------|:----------|:------------------------|:------------|:-----------|:-------------|:------------|
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| terminar | termin- | terminado | terminado | terminada | terminados | terminadas |
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| perder | perd- | perdido | perdido | perdida | perdidos | perdidas |
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| vivir | viv- | vivido | vivido | vivida | vividos | vividas |
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Irregular participles do not follow this pattern and must be learned individually. These are often verbs of high frequency, making their mastery particularly important. Their adjectival forms also agree in gender and number, just like regular ones, but their base form deviates significantly. They essentially function as adjectives with irregular roots.
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| Infinitive | Irregular Participle (Base) | Example Adjectival Use (masc. sing.) |
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|:--------------|:----------------------------|:-------------------------------------|
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| abrir | abierto | El comercio está abierto. |
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| cubrir | cubierto | El suelo está cubierto. |
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| decir | dicho | La verdad está dicha. |
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| escribir | escrito | El artículo está escrito. |
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| hacer | hecho | La comida está hecha. |
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| morir | muerto | El animal está muerto. |
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| poner | puesto | Los libros están puestos. |
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| resolver | resuelto | El misterio está resuelto. |
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| romper | roto | El jarrón está roto. |
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| ver | visto | El programa está visto. |
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| volver | vuelto | La paz ha vuelto. (Typically with haber for action, less commonly estar vuelto for state) |
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Some verbs possess double participles, featuring both a regular (-ado/-ido) and an irregular form. For instance, imprimir yields imprimido and impreso. Generally, the irregular form is strongly preferred when the participle acts as an adjective (e.g., un documento impreso), while the regular form is often retained for compound verb tenses (e.g., He imprimido el documento). This distinction is nuanced and requires attention to common usage patterns.

When To Use It

This grammatical pattern is employed whenever you need to describe a noun's state or condition as the direct result of a completed action. It shifts the focus from the action itself to its lasting effect, providing essential context about the current reality of a person, object, or situation.
  1. 1To describe the current state of an object or person: This is the most prevalent application, almost always with estar. You utilize it to indicate that something has undergone a change and now resides in a particular condition. This describes the 'finished' state.
  • La puerta está cerrada. (The door is closed.) – Its state is a result of someone closing it.
  • Estoy cansado después del trabajo. (I am tired after work.) – My state is a result of working.
  • Las luces están encendidas. (The lights are on/lit.) – Their state is a result of being turned on.
  1. 1To convey emotional or physical states: Many emotions and physical sensations are described using these adjectival participles because they represent a state you are in as a result of a previous external or internal event.
  • Ella está emocionada con la noticia. (She is excited by the news.)
  • Mi tobillo está hinchado. (My ankle is swollen.)
  • Nosotros estamos preocupados por el resultado. (We are worried about the result.)
  1. 1To modify a noun directly (often with implied que está/que ha sido): When placed immediately after a noun, these participles function as concise adjectives, frequently observed in written contexts, official documents, or highly succinct speech. They provide essential attributes.
  • Necesito los documentos firmados. (I need the signed documents.)
  • Compramos verduras congeladas. (We bought frozen vegetables.)
  • Es una empresa reconocida mundialmente. (It's a globally recognized company.)
  1. 1In administrative, legal, or commercial contexts: This pattern is indispensable for status updates, official communications, and transactional confirmations, where the outcome is paramount.
  • El paquete está entregado. (The package is delivered.)
  • El formulario está rellenado. (The form is filled out.)
  • La cuenta está pagada. (The bill is paid.)
In essence, use this structure to take a snapshot of a situation once an action has concluded. The focus is not on who performed the action, but rather on what is the state now that the action is complete. This facilitates clear, direct communication about outcomes and conditions without needing to specify the agent.

Common Mistakes

Navigating the use of adjectival participles can present several pitfalls for Spanish learners at the B2 level. Recognizing these common errors and understanding their underlying reasons is paramount to achieving accurate and natural expression.
  1. 1Forgetting Gender and Number Agreement: This is arguably the most frequent error. Learners often correctly form the participle (e.g., terminado) but fail to adjust the ending to match the noun's gender and number. This is a critical error as it violates a fundamental rule of Spanish adjective agreement.
  • Incorrect: La ventana está abierto.
  • Correct: La ventana está abierta. (The window is open.)
  • Incorrect: Los resultados están analizado.
  • Correct: Los resultados están analizados. (The results are analyzed.)
  • Why it's wrong: The participle acts as an adjective; adjectives in Spanish must agree with the noun they modify. Spanish speakers immediately perceive a lack of agreement as grammatically incorrect and jarring.
  1. 1Confusing Ser and Estar: This distinction is foundational. Using ser with an adjectival participle fundamentally changes the meaning or constructs a passive voice sentence, which is distinct from describing a resultant state. Ser describes inherent qualities; estar describes conditions or states.
  • Incorrect: La tienda es cerrada. (This implies the shop is inherently 'closed' as a permanent characteristic, which is illogical in most contexts, suggesting it's designed to be closed.)
  • Correct: La tienda está cerrada. (The shop is closed [right now, as a temporary state resulting from someone having closed it]).
  • Incorrect: Ella es cansada. (This implies she is an inherently tiresome or tiring person, rather than simply tired.)
  • Correct: Ella está cansada. (She is tired [as a result of exertion or lack of rest]).
  • Why it's wrong: Ser describes permanent characteristics, identity, or origin, while estar describes temporary states, locations, or conditions. When describing a state or condition resulting from an action, estar is almost always the correct choice.
  1. 1Using Irregular Participles as if They Were Regular: Attempting to apply the regular -ado/-ido formation rule to irregular verbs invariably results in non-existent or grammatically incorrect forms. These irregular participles require rote memorization.
  • Incorrect: El vidrio está rompido.
  • Correct: El vidrio está roto. (The glass is broken.)
  • Incorrect: La respuesta ha sido decida.
  • Correct: La respuesta está dicha. (The answer is said/given.)
  • Why it's wrong: Irregular participles are fossilized forms from Latin or historical linguistic developments. Applying the regular pattern simply creates incorrect words that do not exist in standard Spanish.
  1. 1Mixing Up Adjectival Participles with Compound Tenses: While both use past participles, their grammatical roles and behavior are distinct. In compound tenses (e.g., Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto with haber), the participle is invariable and always ends in -o (or its irregular base form). As an adjective, it always agrees with the noun it modifies.
| Feature | Compound Tenses (haber + participle) | Adjectival Participle (estar + participle) |
|:------------------|:---------------------------------------|:---------------------------------------------|
| Auxiliary Verb | haber (e.g., he, has, ha) | estar (e.g., estoy, estás, está) |
| Agreement | Invariable (always ends in -o or irregular base) | Always agrees (gender and number with noun) |
| Focus | The action that has occurred | The resultant state from the action |
| Example | Ella ha visto la película. | La película está vista. |
| | (She has seen the movie.) | (The movie is seen/watched.) |
Consciously practicing these distinctions and applying correct agreement will significantly solidify your grasp of this essential grammar point and lead to more accurate, native-like Spanish.

Real Conversations

This grammatical pattern is deeply integrated into the fabric of everyday Spanish, reflecting how native speakers communicate status, results, and conditions with efficiency. You will encounter it constantly, from formal announcements to casual interactions and digital communication.

- Checking on progress or status in daily life:

- "¿Ya está hecho el informe?" (Is the report done yet?)

- "Sí, ya está enviado." (Yes, it's already sent.)

- "La comida está servida." (The food is served.)

- Describing current conditions of people or things:

- "Estoy perdido en esta ciudad." (I'm lost in this city.)

- "La conexión está cortada." (The connection is cut.)

- "Mis hijos están dormidos, por fin." (My children are asleep, finally.)

- In digital communication (social media, messaging apps):

- You'll frequently see phrases like "Foto publicada" (Photo published) or "Mensaje visto" (Message seen) in status updates or read receipts. This highlights the adjectival participle describing the current state of the media or communication.

- "¿Estás conectado?" (Are you online / connected?)

- "Mi teléfono está cargado al 100%" (My phone is charged to 100%).

- Customer service or administrative transactions:

- "Su pedido ha sido procesado y está enviado." (Your order has been processed and is sent.) – Notice the shift from passive voice (ha sido procesado) to adjectival state (está enviado).

- "La reserva está confirmada." (The reservation is confirmed.)

- "Los pagos están actualizados." (The payments are updated.)

Culturally, the Spanish language often favors directness in stating conditions and outcomes. For example, instead of focusing on the agent of an action, it is common to emphasize the resulting state. You might hear, "This needs to be fixed" (Esto necesita estar arreglado), implicitly focusing on the desired end-state rather than specifying who should fix it. This reflects a practical, outcome-oriented aspect of communication, underscoring the significance of the 'done' state as a crucial piece of information in itself.

Quick FAQ

  • Does every verb have a past participle form that can be used as an adjective?
Almost all transitive verbs (those that take a direct object) and many intransitive verbs have a past participle that can function as an adjective. If an action can result in a discernible and describable state, it's highly likely to have an adjectival participle. Verbs that inherently describe ongoing processes without a clear, defined end-state are less commonly used in this adjectival capacity.
  • How can I tell if a participle is irregular?
There is no universal rule for predicting irregularity; it largely requires memorization of common irregular forms. However, you can often identify patterns. Many verbs ending in -rir, -poner, -solver, -ver, and -cir frequently have irregular participles.
Consulting a reliable dictionary or a verb conjugator is the most accurate method when in doubt.
  • Can I use these participles without estar?
Yes, but their grammatical function and typical placement differ. When used directly after a noun, they function as attributive adjectives, often implying que está (that is) or que ha sido (that has been). For example, agua hervida (boiled water – literally, water that has been boiled), los derechos adquiridos (acquired rights), or la información compartida (shared information).
This usage is prevalent in formal writing, official titles, or concise phrases, directly modifying the noun.
  • What about verbs with double participles, like imprimir (imprimido / impreso) or freír (freído / frito)?
For verbs possessing both a regular (-ado/-ido) and an irregular form, the irregular form is almost universally preferred and used when functioning as an adjective, describing a state. For example, El libro está impreso (The book is printed) is standard. The regular form (imprimido) is typically reserved for use with the auxiliary verb haber in compound tenses: He imprimido el documento (I have printed the document).
The same applies to frito (as in huevos fritos - fried eggs), versus He freído el pollo (I have fried the chicken).
  • Why do some irregular participles look so different from their infinitive (e.g., morir → muerto)?
These significant phonetic and morphological changes are a consequence of the evolution of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin. Over centuries, certain verb conjugations and participle forms diverged from regular patterns due to sound shifts and grammatical consolidations. They represent historical linguistic remnants that have been retained in modern Spanish.
The most effective approach for learners is to treat them as distinct vocabulary items to be learned, rather than attempting to derive them regularly.
  • Are there regional differences in the use of these adjectival participles?
The core grammatical structure and agreement rules for adjectival participles are consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions. Any minor differences would primarily involve specific vocabulary choices (e.g., one region preferring a certain verb over another to describe a particular action, which then affects the resulting participle), rather than fundamental variations in the grammatical mechanism itself. The concept of using past participles as adjectives to express a 'done' state is a universal and integral part of the Spanish language.

Participle Formation

Verb Type Ending Example
-ar
-ado
hablar -> hablado
-er
-ido
comer -> comido
-ir
-ido
vivir -> vivido

Meanings

Past participles used as adjectives describe the state or condition of a noun resulting from a completed action.

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Resulting State

Describes the condition of an object after an action has occurred.

“El coche está arreglado.”

“La comida está preparada.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Spanish Adjectives from Verbs: The 'Done' State (Past Participles)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Noun + estar + Participle
La luz está apagada.
Negative
Noun + no + estar + Participle
La luz no está apagada.
Question
¿Está + Noun + Participle?
¿Está la luz apagada?
Plural
Nouns + estar + Participle(s)
Las luces están apagadas.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
La puerta se encuentra cerrada.

La puerta se encuentra cerrada. (General)

Neutral
La puerta está cerrada.

La puerta está cerrada. (General)

Informal
La puerta está cerrada.

La puerta está cerrada. (General)

Slang
La puerta está trancada.

La puerta está trancada. (General)

Participle Agreement

Participle

Gender

  • Masculine -o
  • Feminine -a
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Examples by Level

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La puerta está cerrada.

The door is closed.

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El trabajo está terminado.

The work is finished.

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Las ventanas están abiertas.

The windows are open.

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La decisión está tomada.

The decision is made.

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El edificio está construido con materiales locales.

The building is built with local materials.

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La cuestión está zanjada por completo.

The issue is completely settled.

Easily Confused

Spanish Adjectives from Verbs: The 'Done' State (Past Participles) vs Ser vs Estar

Learners use 'ser' for states.

Spanish Adjectives from Verbs: The 'Done' State (Past Participles) vs Perfect Tense vs Adjective

Mixing up the participle's function.

Spanish Adjectives from Verbs: The 'Done' State (Past Participles) vs Progressive vs State

Using -ando/-iendo instead of -ado/-ido.

Common Mistakes

✗

La puerta está cerrado

✓

La puerta está cerrada

Gender mismatch.
✗

El libro es cerrado

✓

El libro está cerrado

Wrong verb (ser vs estar).
✗

La puerta está cerrados

✓

La puerta está cerrada

Number mismatch.
✗

La puerta está cerrar

✓

La puerta está cerrada

Using infinitive instead of participle.
✗

La casa es construida

✓

La casa está construida

Stative vs passive.
✗

Los libros están abierto

✓

Los libros están abiertos

Number agreement.
✗

La carta es escrito

✓

La carta está escrita

Irregular participle + gender.
✗

La decisión es tomada

✓

La decisión está tomada

State vs action.
✗

Las luces son apagado

✓

Las luces están apagadas

Agreement and verb choice.
✗

Él está cansado

✓

Él está cansado

Correct, but check if they meant 'es cansado' (boring).
✗

La ley es aprobada

✓

La ley está aprobada

Contextual nuance.
✗

El problema es resuelto

✓

El problema está resuelto

State vs passive.
✗

La puerta está abriendo

✓

La puerta está abierta

Progressive vs state.
✗

La comida es preparada

✓

La comida está preparada

State.

Sentence Patterns

La ___ está ___.

El ___ está ___.

Las ___ están ___.

Los ___ están ___.

Real World Usage

Texting very common

Ya está terminado.

Job Interview common

El proyecto está finalizado.

Travel common

La habitación está reservada.

Food Delivery common

El pedido está preparado.

Social Media common

¡Estoy cansado!

Email common

La reunión está confirmada.

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Check the Noun

Always look at the noun first to decide the ending.
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Don't use Ser

Use 'estar' for states.
🎯

Irregulars

Memorize the top 10 irregulars.
💬

Regional Use

Some regions use different words for 'closed'.

Smart Tips

Always check the noun gender first.

La puerta está cerrado. → La puerta está cerrada.

Memorize the top 5 irregulars.

La carta está escribida. → La carta está escrita.

Don't forget the 's'.

Las luces están apagada. → Las luces están apagadas.

Ask: Is it a process or a result?

La casa es construida. → La casa está construida.

Pronunciation

cer-RA-do

Stress

The stress in -ado/-ido falls on the penultimate syllable.

Declarative

La puerta está cerrada. ↘

Finality.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

A-D-O for AR, I-D-O for the rest, match the gender, pass the test!

Visual Association

Imagine a door (la puerta) with a big 'A' painted on it, and a book (el libro) with a big 'O' on it.

Rhyme

If it ends in O, it's a masculine show; if it ends in A, the feminine will stay.

Story

Juan is tired (cansado). He sees his house (la casa) is closed (cerrada). He feels finished (terminado).

Word Web

CerradoAbiertoTerminadoCansadoPreparadoHecho

Challenge

Describe 5 objects in your room using 'está' + participle in 60 seconds.

Cultural Notes

Commonly used in everyday speech.

Often used with 'ya' for emphasis.

Sometimes uses 'trancado' for closed.

Derived from Latin past participles.

Conversation Starters

“

¿Está terminada tu tarea?

“

¿Está abierta la tienda?

“

¿Está resuelto el problema?

“

¿Está tomada la decisión?

Journal Prompts

Describe your room.
Describe a finished project.
Describe a difficult situation.
Reflect on a decision.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

La puerta está ___ (cerrar).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cerrada
Feminine agreement.
Choose the correct verb. Multiple Choice

El libro ___ abierto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está
State uses estar.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

La ventana está abierto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: abierta
Gender agreement.
Reorder. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: La tarea está terminada.
Correct order.
Translate. Translation

The lights are off.

Answer starts with: Las...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Las luces están apagadas.
Plural feminine agreement.
Match. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all of the above
Correct forms.
Conjugate. Conjugation Drill

La carta está ___ (escribir).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: escrita
Irregular participle.
Complete. Dialogue Completion

A: ¿Está lista la cena? B: Sí, está ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: preparada
Agreement.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

La puerta está ___ (cerrar).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cerrada
Feminine agreement.
Choose the correct verb. Multiple Choice

El libro ___ abierto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está
State uses estar.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

La ventana está abierto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: abierta
Gender agreement.
Reorder. Sentence Reorder

está / terminada / La / tarea.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: La tarea está terminada.
Correct order.
Translate. Translation

The lights are off.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Las luces están apagadas.
Plural feminine agreement.
Match. Match Pairs

Match the participle.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all of the above
Correct forms.
Conjugate. Conjugation Drill

La carta está ___ (escribir).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: escrita
Irregular participle.
Complete. Dialogue Completion

A: ¿Está lista la cena? B: Sí, está ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: preparada
Agreement.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill in the Blank

Mi coche está ___ (romper).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: roto
Reorder the words to form a correct sentence. Sentence Reorder

están / Las / cerradas / ventanas

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Las ventanas están cerradas
Translate to Spanish. Translation

The table is set.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: La mesa está puesta.
Match the verb to its adjective form (Feminine Singular). Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hacer:hecha, Ver:vista, Decir:dicha, Escribir:escrita
Which is correct for a 'seen' message on WhatsApp? Multiple Choice

El mensaje está...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: visto
Fix the agreement error. Error Correction

Ellas están cansado.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ellas están cansadas.
Complete the status of your order. Fill in the Blank

Tu pedido ya está ___ (enviar).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: enviado
Translate to Spanish. Translation

The document is signed.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: El documento está firmado.
How do you say 'The pizzas are eaten'? Multiple Choice

Las pizzas están...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: comidas
Fix the irregular participle. Error Correction

El libro está escribido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: El libro está escrito.

Score: /10

FAQ (8)

Because it describes a state resulting from an action.

Add an 's' to the participle.

Yes, like 'abierto' or 'hecho'.

Only if you describe a permanent trait, which is rare here.

It is similar but focuses on the state.

Check the noun ending.

Yes, very often.

Yes, it's very common.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

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In Other Languages

English high

is + past participle

English doesn't have gender agreement.

French high

est + participe passé

Pronunciation differences.

German moderate

ist + Partizip II

German word order.

Japanese low

te-form + iru

No gender.

Arabic moderate

ism maf'ul

Root system.

Chinese low

le

No conjugation.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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Spanish Superlatives: The Best of the Best (el más... de)

Overview Mastering the Spanish superlative `el/la/los/las + más/menos + [adjective] + de + [group]` is fundamental for e...
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Matching Adjectives: Gender Agreement (-o/-a)

Ever noticed how Spanish seems to have a bit of a gender obsession? You’re scrolling through a menu and see `pollo frito...
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