The adjectives that come after the noun This is the typical word order. It is especially used in the following situations: 1. Colors Un vestido negro [a black dress] 2. Adjectives of classification; this includes nationalities, religions, and group membership. La comida italiana [Italian food] 3. Adjectives being modified by an adverb or adverbial phrase. La mochila llena de libros [the backpack full of books] Adjectives that come before the noun 1. Non-descriptive adjectives; many of these are grammatically adjectives, though they are sometimes referred to as "determiners," "possessive pronouns," etc. Examples: Muchas casas [many houses] Tu abuela [your grandmother] Siete mesas [seven tables] 2. Meaning-changing adjectives; these adjectives can be used both before or after the noun, When used before the noun, they convey a meaning that is more subjective. mi vieja amiga[my old (long-time) friend] is based on the speaker's perception of their relationship mi amiga vieja [my old (elderly) friend] is based on the fact of the friend's age un gran hombre [a great man] is based on someone's evaluation of the man's character un hombre grande [a big man] is based on the man's objective size3. Adjectives of appreciation; this is a special case where you can show an increased emphasis by placing an adjective before the noun they modify. Es un profesor bueno [he's a good teacher] Es un buen professor [he's an extremely good teacher] 4. Adjectives reinforcing the meaning of the noun; often these convey an increased drama, emotionality, or poeticism. La Hermosa vista (the beautiful view)

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