Adjectives

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    Adjectival proficiency necessitates the accurate application of morphological agreement (gender and number) and syntactic placement rules to modify nouns effectively. Candidates must demonstrate control over comparative and superlative structures to articulate nuanced evaluations and descriptions. Mastery includes distinguishing between intrinsic characteristics and transient states, particularly through the selection of appropriate copular verbs, and understanding how pre-nominal versus post-nominal positioning alters semantic meaning.

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    Descriptive Morphology: Application of gender and number agreement rules, including apocopation (e.g., 'bueno' to 'buen') and irregular pluralizations.
    Semantic Nuance via Syntax: Differentiation of meaning based on adjective placement (e.g., 'un viejo amigo' vs 'un amigo viejo') and copula selection ('ser' vs 'estar').
    Comparative and Superlative Structures: Formation of comparisons of equality and inequality, irregular forms (mejor, peor), and absolute superlatives (-ísimo).

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