Adjectives — Adjectives Used As Nouns
Many adjectives may be used as nouns. In forming such nouns, it is necessary to use either (1) the definite article, (2) the indefinite article, (3) a numeral, or (4) a limiting adjective before the adjective. The English translation of these nouns often includes such words as thing or one.
La pobre lo hizo.
The poor girl (thing) did it.
Un joven lo compró.
A young man bought it.
Dos españoles lo descubrieron.
Two Spaniards discovered it.
Veo otro pequeño.
I see another small one.
Adjectives of nationality can also be used as nouns. They can be used to refer to people of a particular nationality, or to the name of their language.
Soy español.
I am a Spaniard.
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