Use of the neutral article: “Lo” is placed before an adjective to substantiate it. F.i.: lo Bueno (the good one), lo malo (the bad one), lo fácil (the easy one), lo difícil (the difficult one), lo necesario (the necessary one), lo major (the best one), etc.
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The use of the undefined article: It is used before an unknown noun, meaning it is not exactly know to which person, thing, event or being is referred to. F.i.: Un professor (a professor), una casa (a house), un juego (a game), un perro (a dog), una persona (a person), etc.
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The masculine article El (for euphonic reasons) is used in front of nouns that start with an a- or with ha-. In the plural of the same words Las is used. Singular Plural Definition El agua Las aguas The wáter El hambre Las hambres The hunger El arpa las arpas The harp El alma […]
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The defined article is used to substantiate an adjective. El amado (the loved one) La triste (the sad one) El oír (the hearing) El querer (the will)
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The defined article is used in front of abstract nouns, measurements, and in front of the words ciudad (city), capital (capital city), clase (class), iglesia (church), aldea (settlement) and after a preposition. La inmensidad del mar. (The immensity of the sea.) La profundidad de los ríos. (The violence of the rivers.) Estamos en la ciudad. […]
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The defined article is used in front of languages and study themes except for after hablar, en and de. El español es un idioma bello. (Spanish is a beautiful language.) Hablan en español. (They’re speaking in Spanish.) La filosofía es una ciencia. (Philosophy is a science.) Habla inglés. (he/she speaks English.) El Japonés […]
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The defined article is placed before the seasons of the year, the days of the week, certain expressions of time, parts of the body, clothing, and certain official country names. El invierno es muy frío. (The Winter is very cold.) (seasons of the year) El lunes es un buen día. (Monday is a good […]
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The defined article is used before a title of courtesy, except for when the person is directly addressed. El señor Ramírez trabaja en la escuela (Mr. Ramírez Works in the school.) Buenos días señor Ramírez. (Good day mr. Ramírez.) La señorita Rodríguez vive en Antigua. (Mrs. Rodríguez lives in Antigua.) Pase adelante señorita Rodríguez. (Come […]
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