Hello there! We´re back to talk about one of the most important things in Spanish language: gender. Unlike English, Spanish assigns a gender to every noun. This concept is super important for the overall fluidity of the language. So, let's get into it.

In Spanish, every noun is masculine or feminine. This gender classification affects other parts of the sentence, such as adjectives and articles.

1. Masculine Nouns: Typically, nouns that end in "o" are masculine. For example: “ el perro” (the dog), “ el sombrero” (the hat), “ el niño” ( the boy), “ el dinero" ( the money), "el día" (the day), etc.
2. Feminine Nouns: Also, most nouns ending in "a" are feminine, such as “ la mesa” ( the table), “la flor” ( the flower), “ la niña” ( the girl), "la noche" (the night), etc.
3. Note: Countries don't have a gender.

However, there are exceptions that break these general rules.

1. Gender-Neutral Nouns: Some nouns keep the same form for both genders, only changing the article. For example, “el artista” (the male artist) and “la artista” (the female artist), “el estudiante” (male student) and “la estudiante” (female student).
2. For example, “ la mano” (the hand) is feminine, and “el problema” (the problem) is masculine.

Now, here are some tips for you to master gender in spanish:

1. Learn vocabulary with Aaticles: Always learn nouns with their respective articles. For example, it’s not just “sol” (sun), it’s “el sol”.
2. Practice Through Reading and listening: Reading and listening in Spanish exposes you to gender usage in various contexts, reinforcing your learning and helping you to easily identify exceptions.

At first, genders might seem like a scary task , but regular practice will make it an intuitive part of your language skills.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Until next time!