Adjectives ed – ing
The difference between ed and ing adjectives
Ing Adjectives:
These describe the cause of a feeling or emotion about something. The focus is on the object.
Example: this was a interesting book
Adjetivos con Ing:
Describen la causa de un sentimiento o emoción sobre algo. Se centran en el objeto.
Ejemplo: Este fue un libro interesante.
Ed adjectives:
These describe a feeling or emotion experienced by a person. The focus is on the subject.
Example: I was interested to read that book
Adjetivos con Ed:
Describen un sentimiento o emoción que experimenta una persona. Se centran en el sujeto.
Ejemplo: Estuve interesado en leer ese libro.
Adjective List
| ING adjectives (Adjetivos con ing) | ED adjectives (Adjetivos con ed) |
|---|---|
| Annoying Molesto | Annoyed Molesto |
| Boring Aburrido | Bored Aburrido |
| Confusing Confuso | Confused Confundido |
| Comforting Tranquilizador | Comforted Consolado |
| Depressing Deprimente | Depressed Deprimido |
| Disappointing Decepcionante | Disappointed Decepcionado |
| Disgusting Asqueroso | Disgusted Asqueado |
| Embarrassing Vergonzoso | Embarrassed Avergonzado |
| Encouraging Alentador | Encouraged Motivado |
| Exciting Emocionante | Excited Emocionado |
| Fascinating Fascinante | Fascinated Fascinado |
| Inspiring Inspirador | Inspired Inspirado |
| Interesting Interesante | Interested Interesado |
| Overwhelming Agobiante | Overwhelmed Agobiado |
| Terrifying Terrorífico | Terrified Aterrorizado |
| Relaxing Relajante | Relaxed Relajado |
| Relieving Aliviando | Relieved Aliviado |
| Tiring Agotador | Tired Cansado |
| Worrying Preocupante | Worried Preocupado |
Examples
- This movie is boring (esta película es aburrida)
- I am bored of watching this movie (Estoy aburrido de ver esta película)
- That was an embarrassing moment when I fell down (Fue un momento vergonzoso cuando me caí)
- I was embarrassed and confused by his behavior (Estaba avergonzada y confundida por su comportamiento)
- Today was a tiring day (Hoy fue un día agotador)
- He is tired of being a carpenter (Él está cansado de ser un carpintero)
📘Adjectives ed – ing activity