Spanish Adjectives - Adjectives That Change Meaning

Adjectives That Change Meaning

Some adjectives change meanings depending on their position: either before or after the noun.

Before noun Word After noun
former antiguo ancient
certain (particular) cierto certain (sure)
darn dichoso lucky, happy
great, impressive grande (gran) large (physically)
half- medio middle, average
same mismo (the thing) itself
another, different nuevo brand new
unfortunate pobre poor
own propio proper
sheer puro pure
only Ășnico unique
former, long-standing viejo old, aged

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