Study GuideSpanish II–Antonyms and Synonyms1. AntonymsIn many classroom tests and competitive or standardized exams, you are often asked to find theantonym, which means theoppositeof a word. Knowing antonyms helps you understand vocabularybetter and improves reading, writing, and exam performance.In this chapter, you will learncommon Spanish words and their opposites. Each list is grouped byverbs, nouns, adjectives, and other useful wordsso that learning feels organized and easier.As you study, remember these tips:•Learnboth the meaning of the word and its opposite.•Pay attention tostem-changing verbs. These are marked in parentheses (for example,e →ie).•Practice using each word in a sentence to remember it better.1.1Verbs and Their OppositesVerbs are action words. Knowing opposite verbs helps you clearly expresscontrasting actions, suchasopen vs closeorbuy vs sell.In this section, you will see:•ASpanish verb•Itsmeaning in English•Theopposite verbwith its English meaning•Notes aboutstem changes, when neededStudy these pairs carefully and try to connect them in your mind as opposites.Preview Mode
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