A comprehensive overview of Spanish syntax and sentence structure, covering word order, clauses, agreement, and common grammar rules.

Spanish syntax is the set of rules that governs how words are arranged to form sentences, and it plays a key role in expressing meaning accurately. Spanish typically follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, but word order can be flexible for emphasis or style. Spanish sentences also involve agreement in gender and number between subjects, verbs, and adjectives. Additionally, Spanish syntax includes the use of clausal structures (like relative and subordinate clauses), question formation, negation, and the placement of pronouns. Understanding these principles helps learners construct clear and grammatically correct sentences.

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Declarative Sentences

Simple Negations

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Basic Syntax Rules

Interrogative Sentences

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Double Negatives

Non-defining Clauses

Defining Clauses

Exclamatory Sentences

Basic Syntax Rules
Spanish basic syntax rules explain the fundamental word order and sentence structure in Spanish, covering subjects, verbs, objects, and common patterns.
Sentence Structure
Spanish sentence structure is the set of rules that determine how words are arranged to form grammatically correct sentences in Spanish.
- Declarative Sentences
  Declarative sentences in Spanish are statements that express facts, opinions, or information using a subject-verb-object structure and ending with a period.
- Interrogative Sentences
  A comprehensive overview of Spanish interrogative sentences, covering question types, word order, question words, intonation, and subject pronouns.
- Exclamatory Sentences
  Exclamatory sentences in Spanish express strong emotions such as surprise, joy, anger, or admiration. They often begin with ¡Qué...! or ¡Cómo...! and end with an exclamation mark.
Negations
Spanish negations are formed by placing the word “no” before the verb to express “not.” Additional negative words like “nada” (nothing), “nadie” (nobody), “nunca” (never), “tampoco” (neither), and “jamás” (never) can appear after the verb to add meaning.
- Simple Negations
  The Spanish simple negations guide covering basic rules and common expressions for forming negative sentences using 'no', 'nunca', 'tampoco', and more.
- Double Negatives
  Double negatives in Spanish, how to use them correctly, common examples, and avoid confusion.
Relative Clauses
Spanish relative clauses are subordinates that provide extra information about a noun using relative pronouns like que, quien, and el que.
- Defining Clauses
  Defining clauses in Spanish are relative clauses that provide essential information about a noun, specifying exactly which person or thing is being referred to.
- Non-defining Clauses
  Non-defining clauses in Spanish grammar are relative clauses that add extra information about a noun, separated by commas, and do not change the main meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025

Spanish

Syntax and Sentences

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