Forming singular and plural of Spanish adjectives ending in -ar

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All Spanish adjectives that end in -ar have the same form for masculine and feminine singular.

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Un chico ejemplar.A model boy.

Una chica ejemplar.A model girl.
 

To form the masculine and feminine plurals of these adjectives that end in -ar  add -es. 

Unas mesas circularesSome circular tables.

Unos pendientes circulares.Some circular earrings.

Estos cantantes de pop son muy populares ahora.These pop singers are very popular right now.

Las minifaldas eran populares en los años 60.Miniskirts were popular in the sixties.

 

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Estos cantantes de pop son muy populares ahora.These pop singers are very popular right now.
Las minifaldas eran populares en los años 60.Miniskirts were popular in the sixties.
Un chico ejemplar.A model boy.
Una chica ejemplar.A model girl.
Unas mesas circularesSome circular tables.
Unos pendientes circulares.Some circular earrings.
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