Lesson 7 - Describing Physical Appearance

This lesson focuses on basic vocabulary and phrases used to describe physical appearance, clothing, and accessories in Spanish. It covers various adjectives for describing height, weight, hair color, and style, as well as common clothing items and accessories. The lesson also introduces the verb "llevar" (to wear) in the present tense.

Notes

Height and Weight

Alto - tall
Bajo - short
Gordito - a bit fat/chubby
Delgado - thin

Physical Appearance

Feo - ugly
Guapo - handsome
Joven - young
Viejo / Mejor - old

Hair

Moreno - dark-haired
Castaño - brown-haired
Rubio - blonde
Pelirrojo - red-haired
Pelo corto - short hair
Pelo rizado - curly hair
Pelo largo - long hair
Pelo liso - straight hair
Bigote - mustache
Barba - beard
Calvo - bald
Pelado - shaved head

Eyes

Ojos negros - black eyes
Ojos azules - blue eyes
Ojos verdes - green eyes
Ojos marrones - brown eyes
Ojos claros - light eyes
Ojos oscuros - dark eyes

Accessories

Gafas - glasses

Clothing and Accessories

Pantalones - pants
Camiseta - t-shirt
Vestido - dress
Traje - suit
Coleta - ponytail
Gorra - cap
Sombrero - hat
Zapatillas - sneakers
Trenzas - braids
Pendientes - earrings
Collar - necklace

Directions and Verb "Llevar"

Derecha - right
Izquierda - left

Verb "Llevar" (to wear)

Yo llevo - I wear
Tú llevas - you wear
Él/ella/usted lleva - he/she/you wear
Nosotros llevamos - we wear
Vosotros lleváis - you all wear
Ellos/ellas/ustedes llevan - they/you all wear

Example Sentences

Tengo el pelo corto - I have short hair
Tengo los ojos marrones - I have brown eyes
Tengo la nariz grande - I have a big nose
Llevo la gorra - I wear a cap
Soy alto - I am tall