When to use de vs. simply modifying a noun with an adjective
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When do you use de, for example, clase de espanol vs. simply modifying a noun with an adjective, for example, clase divertido.
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updated Oct 12, 2012
posted by areyes
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One example I can think of right off the bat is when something is made of a material.
Silla de madera. Not, silla madera. For a wooden chair.
Mesa de metal.
Vaso de papel.
Juguete de plástico.
updated Oct 12, 2012
posted by Tosh
I always thought you use" DE" to connect 2 nouns (or 3 or 4). If it is an adjective, then it would go after the noun without "DE." Is this correct? - ashepard, Oct 11, 2012
That is the response I was looking for. I was second guessing myself and wanted to see if anyone else would give the same answer. Thanks to all who responded! - areyes, Oct 12, 2012
