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The articles (artículos) have the main purpose to indicate the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the nouns, as well as whether or not it is a specific noun (definite or indefinite).
There are eight different articles in Spanish, four belonging to the definite category and four to the indefinite one:
- Definite articles: el, la, los, las < the
- Indefinite articles: un, una, unos, unas < a, an
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | el; un | los; unos |
| Femenine | la; una | las; unas |
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HideSpanish definite articles
Definite articles are used to indicate a specific noun and they often correspond to the English the. However, in many instances where the definite article is necessary in Spanish, it is omitted in English.
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Masculine forms
- El chico de la puerta a lado se llama Miguel. (The name of the boy who lives next door is Miguel.)
- Los chicos de la puerta a lado son gemelos. (The boys who live next door are twins.)
Femenine forms
- Me encanta la comida italiana. (I love Italian food.)
- Me gustan las zanahorias. (I like carrots.)
Spanish indefinite articles
In both Spanish and English, indefinite articles refers to one individual out of a general group. In their singular form, they often correspond to the English "a, an", while in their plural form, they stand for "some, a few".
Masculine forms
- Tengo un abrigo nuevo. (I have a new overcoat.)
- Hay unos perros en el patio de mi abuela. (There are a few dogs in my grandmother's courtyard)
Femenine forms
- Tengo una falda nueva. (I have a new skirt.)
- Compramos unas peras. (We bought some pears.)
Spanish lo - the neuter article
Spanish has a "third gender", which is expressed by the neuter article lo. This form is invariable and it is mostly used to communicate an abstract idea.
Example:
Lo importante es que hayas llegado bien a casa. (What matters / The important thing is that you have arrived home safely.)
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