A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun a. olive Porque son muy amargas, las olivas no se comen crudas. Because they are very bitter, olives aren't eaten raw.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun a. olive ¿Qué colores escogiste para pintar el salón familiar? - Azul y oliva. What colors did you choose to paint the family room? - Blue and olive.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective a. olive Pensé que esta chaqueta era café, pero ahora en la luz del día veo que es oliva. I thought this jacket was brown, but now in the daylight I can see it's olive.
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