Introduction
Adverbs describe how, when, where or how much. They go with verbs, adjectives or other adverbs, and they never change for gender or number.
| type | examples |
|---|---|
| manner | bien, mal, rápidamente, despacio |
| time | hoy, ayer, mañana, ahora, ya, todavía |
| place | aquí, allí, cerca, lejos, arriba |
| frequency | siempre, a veces, nunca |
| quantity | muy, mucho, poco, bastante, demasiado |
- Habla bien español.He speaks Spanish well.
- Es muy simpática.She's very nice.
- Siempre llega tarde.He always arrives late.
Bien is the adverb, bueno the adjective: Canta bien (She sings well), un buen cantante (a good singer).
Practice
Adverbs ___ change for gender or number.
Which word is an adverb of manner?
Which word is an adverb of place?
Ella canta muy ___.
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