Spanish Word Gender Checker

Is it el or la? Enter any Spanish noun to check its gender and learn the rule behind it.

Quick Guide to Spanish Gender Rules

elMasculine Patterns

  • -o endings: libro, perro, cielo
  • -or endings: amor, calor, color
  • -aje endings: viaje, mensaje
  • -ma (Greek): problema, tema

laFeminine Patterns

  • -a endings: casa, mesa, ventana
  • -ción/-sión: canción, decisión
  • -dad/-tad: ciudad, libertad
  • -ez/-iz: vez, nariz

Common Exceptions to Remember

el díala manoel problemael mapala fotoel agua

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