Cómo usar el 's en Inglés y descripción con adjetivos

Vocabulary
Possessions
- More examples
Describing with adjectives
Physical descriptions
Mini story
- Dani and Tom
- Dialogue

Aquí damos un paso importante en el aprendizaje del inglés: aprender a preguntar por la posesión o pertenencia de objetos o cosas usando "Whose". Además, se introducen adjetivos comunes para describir personas y objetos, así como la estructura para indicar posesión con "'s".

Vocabulary

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Inglés	Español	Explicación	Ejemplo
Whose	De quién / De quiénes	A question word used to ask about ownership or association.	Whose book is this?
About	Sobre / Acerca de	Concerning or relating to a particular subject.	We talked about the movie.
Before	Antes de	Earlier than a particular time or event.	Finish your homework before dinner.
Each	Cada	Every one of two or more people or things considered individually.	Each student has a book.
Very	Muy	To a high degree; extremely.	She is very tall.
Show	Mostrar	To present or display something.	Please show me your ID.
Put	Poner	To place something in a particular position.	Put the book on the table.
Have	Tener	To possess or own something.	I have a car.
Has	Tiene	Third person singular form of "have."	She has a cat.
Describe	Describir	To give an account of something in words.	Can you describe the painting?
Add	Añadir	To include something additional.	Please add your name to the list.
Young	Joven	Having lived or existed for a short time.	The young girl is playing.
Worried	Preocupado	Feeling anxious or concerned about something.	He is worried about the exam.
Weak	Débil	Lacking strength or power.	The weak bridge collapsed.
Ugly	Feo	Unpleasant to look at.	The building is ugly.
Thirsty	Sediento	Feeling a need to drink.	She is thirsty after running.
Thin	Delgado	Having little thickness or width.	The book is thin.
Thick	Grueso	Having a large distance between opposite sides.	The wall is thick.
Tall	Alto	Having a greater than average height.	The tall man is my father.
Strong	Fuerte	Having great physical power or strength.	The strong athlete won the race.
Straight	Recto / Derecho	Extending in one direction without curves.	Draw a straight line.
Sorry	Lo siento	An expression of apology.	I am sorry for being late.
Small	Pequeño	Of a size that is less than normal or usual.	The small dog barked.
Short	Corto / Bajo	Measuring a small distance from end to end; not tall.	The short man is my uncle.
Old	Viejo	Having lived for a long time; not young.	The old house is haunted.
Necessary	Necesario	Required to be done or achieved.	It is necessary to study for the exam.
Long	Largo	Measuring a great distance from end to end.	The long road leads to the city.
Late	Tarde	After the expected or usual time.	I am late for the meeting.
Inteligent	Inteligente	Having or showing intelligence.	The intelligent student solved the problem.
Important	Importante	Of great significance or value.	It is important to eat healthy.
Hungry	Hambriento	Feeling a need to eat.	The hungry child ate quickly.
Hot	Caliente	Having a high temperature.	The hot soup burned my tongue.
Heavy	Pesado	Of great weight; difficult to lift or move.	The heavy box is hard to carry.
Happy	Feliz	Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.	She is happy with her new job.
Good	Bueno	Having desirable qualities; satisfactory.	The good book was a bestseller.
Expensive	Caro	Costing a lot of money.	The expensive watch is a luxury item.
Empty	Vacío	Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.	The empty bottle needs to be recycled.
Cheap	Barato	Low in price; inexpensive.	The cheap shoes are on sale.
Curly	Rizado	Having a spiral or twisted shape.	The curly hair is beautiful.
Comfortable	Cómodo	Providing physical ease and relaxation.	The comfortable chair is perfect for reading.
Cold	Frío	Having a low temperature; not warm.	The cold weather requires a jacket.
Blonde	Rubio	Having light-colored hair.	The blonde girl is my sister.
Big	Grande	Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.	The big dog barked loudly.
Beautiful	Hermoso / Hermosa	Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.	The beautiful flowers are blooming.
Bald	Calvo	Lacking hair on the scalp.	The bald man is my uncle.
Average	Promedio	A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data.	The average score on the test was 85.
Angry	Enojado	Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.	She is angry about the delay.
Bathrode	Bata de baño	A loose robe worn before or after bathing.	He put on his bathrobe after the shower.
Boots	Botas	A type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and sometimes extends up the leg.	She wore her new boots in the snow.
Box	Caja	A container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or transporting things.	The box is full of books.
Doll	Muñeca	A small model of a human figure, often used as a child's toy.	The little girl is playing with her doll.
Eye	Ojo	The organ of sight in humans and animals.	His eye is blue.
Hair	Cabello / Pelo	The fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals.	She has long hair.
Head	Cabeza	The upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.	He hit his head on the door.
Height	Altura	The measurement of someone or something from base to top.	Her height is 5 feet 6 inches.
Housewife	Ama de casa	A married woman who manages the household and takes care of domestic duties.	The housewife prepared a delicious meal.
Job	Trabajo / Empleo	A paid position of regular employment.	He found a new job last week.
Nightgown	Camisón	A loose-fitting garment worn by women for sleeping.	She wore a comfortable nightgown to bed.
Ownership	Propiedad	The state or fact of owning something.	The ownership of the car is in my name.
Reading	Lectura	The action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.	She enjoys reading books.
School	Escuela	An institution for educating children or providing instruction in a particular subject.	The children go to school every day.
Underwear	Ropa interior	Garments worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.	He bought new underwear.
Weight	Peso	The measure of how heavy something is.	The weight of the box is 10 kilograms.
Bra	Sostén / Sujetador	A piece of clothing worn by women to support the breasts.	She bought a new bra.
Panties	Bragas / Calzones	A piece of women's underwear that covers the lower part of the body.	She packed her panties for the trip.
Artist	Artista	A person who creates art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures.	The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
Baker	Panadero	A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and pastries.	The baker baked fresh bread this morning.
Boss	Jefe	A person in charge of a worker or organization.	The boss called a meeting.
Bricklayer	Albañil	A person who builds walls and structures using bricks.	The bricklayer is constructing a new house.
Brickman	Repartidor de ladrillos	A person who delivers bricks to construction sites.	The brickman delivered the bricks early in the morning.
Butcher	Carnicero	A person who sells meat.	The butcher prepared a special cut of meat.
Carpenter	Carpintero	A person who builds and repairs wooden structures.	The carpenter made a new table.
Computer programmer	Programador de computadoras	A person who writes and tests code for computer software.	The computer programmer developed a new app.
Cook	Cocinero	A person who prepares and cooks food.	The cook made a delicious meal.
Director	Director	A person who supervises the creative aspects of a film, play, or television production.	The director won an award for the movie.
Disk jockey	Disc jockey / DJ	A person who plays recorded music for an audience.	The disk jockey played popular songs at the party.
Doctor	Doctor / Médico	A person who is qualified to practice medicine.	The doctor examined the patient.
Electrician	Electricista	A person who installs and maintains electrical systems.	The electrician fixed the wiring in the house.
Farmer	Granjero	A person who owns or manages a farm.	The farmer grows vegetables and raises animals.
Fisherman	Pescador	A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby.	The fisherman caught a big fish.
Flight attendant	Auxiliar de vuelo	A person who assists passengers on an airplane.	The flight attendant served drinks during the flight.
Gardener	Jardinero	A person who tends and cultivates a garden.	The gardener planted new flowers.
Hairdresser	Peluquero / Peluquera	A person who cuts and styles hair.	The hairdresser gave me a new haircut.
Housekeeper	Ama de llaves	A person who manages the household chores and cleaning.	The housekeeper cleans the rooms every day.
Mechanic	Mecánico	A person who repairs and maintains vehicles.	The mechanic fixed the car's engine.
Newscaster	Locutor de noticias	A person who presents news on television or radio.	The newscaster reported the latest events.
Nurse	Enfermero / Enfermera	A person who cares for the sick or injured, typically in a hospital.	The nurse took care of the patients.
Pharmacist	Farmacéutico	A person who prepares and dispenses medications.	The pharmacist filled my prescription.
Photographer	Fotógrafo	A person who takes photographs professionally or as a hobby.	The photographer captured beautiful images of nature.
Plumber	Plomero	A person who installs and repairs water supply and drainage systems.	The plumber fixed the leaking faucet.
Sailor	Marinero	A person who works on a ship or boat.	The sailor navigated the ship through rough waters.
Soldier	Soldado	A person who serves in an army.	The soldier defended his country.
Truck driver	Camionero	A person who drives a truck for transporting goods.	The truck driver delivered supplies across the country.
Vet	Veterinario	A person who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals.	The vet examined my dog.
Veterinarian	Veterinario	A person who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals.	The veterinarian treated the injured cat.
Welder	Soldador	A person who joins metal parts together using heat.	The welder repaired the metal fence.
What's your father's name?	¿Cómo se llama tu padre?	A question asking for the name of someone's father.	What's your father's name?
What's your job?	¿Cuál es tu trabajo?	A question asking about someone's occupation.	What's your job?
What's your mother's job?	¿Cuál es el trabajo de tu madre?	A question asking about the occupation of someone's mother.	What's your mother's job?

Possessions

's is used to indicate possession or ownership. It is added to the end of a noun.

When the owner is a person:
- It is the house of Ann. -> It is Ann's house.
- This is the car of my brother. -> This is my brother's car.
When the owner is an animal:
- The tail of the dog is long. -> The dog's tail is long.
- The cage of the bird is small. -> The bird's cage is small.
After a singular noun we add 's:
- The book of the student -> The student's book.
- The room of the teacher -> The teacher's room.

More examples

Carlos's bike is new. -> Carlos' bike is new.
A women's dress is beautiful.
I have a week's vacation.
The company's profits are increasing. -> The profits of the company are increasing.
My parents' house is big. -> The house of my parents is big.

Describing with adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In English, adjectives usually come before the noun they describe.

The adjectives are invariable, they do not change in singular or plural form:

A big house / big houses.
A red car / red cars.
A happy child / happy children.
You and I are good friends.

Physical descriptions

When describing people, we often use adjectives to talk about their physical appearance and personality traits. Here are some common adjectives used for physical descriptions:

He is tall and strong.
She has long blonde hair.
They are young and happy.
The woman in the picture looks sad.
The young man is athletic and intelligent.
My grandmother is old but very wise.

Mini story

Dani and Tom

Dani has a new friend. His name is Tom. Tom is very tall and strong. He has short black hair and blue eyes. Tom is also very intelligent and funny. Dani and Tom like to play soccer together. They are both very good players. One day, Dani asked Tom, "Whose ball is this?" Tom replied, "It is my ball." They laughed and continued playing soccer in the park.

Dialogue

Personajes	Diálogo
Dani	Hi Tom! Whose backpack is this?
Tom	Hello Dani! It is my backpack.
Dani	Oh, I see! Your backpack is very big and blue.
Tom	Yes, I like blue color. Whose book is that on the table?
Dani	That is my book. It is a story about a young adventurer.
Tom	That sounds interesting! Your book must be very good.

Última actualización: 15-12-2025

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