The AUMENTATIVOS for CHILDREN ✨ – Learn Augmentatives in Spanish!

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Understanding Aumentativos

First, let’s answer the question: what are aumentativos? Aumentativos are words that indicate a larger size or great intensity. They are essential in the lengua española as they enrich vocabulary and expression.

How are Aumentativos Formed?

Aumentativos are formed by adding specific endings to a root word. The common endings include:

• -ón
• -ona
• -azo
• -aza

Let’s take a look at some examples:

• Fiesta (party) ➔ Fiestón (big party)
• Casa (house) ➔ Casona (big house)
• Gol (goal) ➔ Golazo (big goal)
• Mochila (backpack) ➔ Mochilaza (large backpack)

As you can see, forming augmentatives is quite simple!

Exercises to Practice Aumentativos

Now we will do some exercises. Below you will find two exercises to reinforce our understanding.

Exercise 1: Identify the Aumentativos

From the following words, identify which ones are augmentatives. The words are:

• Peatón
• Manchón
• Leona
• Mujerona
• Arañazo

Explanation:

• Peatón: Not an augmentative, as it refers to a person walking.
• Manchón: An augmentative from “mancha,” indicating a large stain.
• Leona: Refers to a female lion, not an augmentative.
• Mujerona: An augmentative from “mujer,” indicating a tall and strong woman.
• Arañazo: Refers to a scratch, not an augmentative.

Exercise 2: Forming Aumentativos

Now, let’s form augmentatives from the following words:

Why Are Aumentativos Important?

Understanding augmentatives can greatly enhance your vocabulary and fluency in the Spanish language. It allows you to express greater intensity and size in your conversations, making it a crucial aspect of gramática para niños.

Further Learning and Resources

For those eager to expand their knowledge, I encourage you to explore more about aumentativos y diminutivos. This topic not only enhances your vocabulary but also improves your overall communication skills in Spanish. You can find many resources online and in local libraries.

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