In English, we can use verbs (like to haunt) as adjectives. For example, in The house is haunted, haunted describes the word house.
You can do the same thing in Spanish! For ‑ar verbs, use ‑ado and for ‑er and ‑ir verbs, use ‑ido.
| pintar | pintado |
|---|---|
| perder | perdido |
| dormir | dormido |
Notice that the endings also change depending on gender and number.
La cafetera está apagada.
The coffee maker is off.
Los hombres están perdidos.
The men are lost.
Do you feel like giving unsolicited advice? Use creo que deberías to recommend someone to do something.
Ana, creo que deberías apagar el televisor.
Ana, I think you should turn off the television.
If the conversation is formal, use creo que debería instead.
Señor, creo que debería comprar una lavadora nueva.
Sir, I think you should buy a new washing machine.