# Italian: Adjective Agreement

Difficulty: beginner

In Italian, adjectives usually match the gender of the person. Adjectives ending in -o change to -a for females (alto/alta). Adjectives ending in -e like 'gentile' are gender-neutral.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [alto](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/tall.md) | /ˈalto/ | tall |
| [gentile](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/kind.md) | /dʒentˈile/ | kind |
| [simpatico](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/nice.md) | /simpˈatiko/ | nice |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Adjective Agreement" in Italian?

In Italian, adjectives usually match the gender of the person. Adjectives ending in -o change to -a for females (alto/alta). Adjectives ending in -e like 'gentile' are gender-neutral.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Possessives with Family](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/possessives-with-family.md) (beginner)
- [Expressing Likes with Mi Piace](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/expressing-likes-with-mi-piace.md) (beginner)
- [Pure Vowel Sounds](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/pure-vowel-sounds.md) (beginner)

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