Spanish Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Articles
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What is the main function of an article in Spanish?

to help define a noun

What is the difference between the definite article in English and Spanish?

English has only one definite article, while Spanish has four (el, la, los, las) depending on the gender and number of the noun.

Which article is used before a feminine singular noun in Spanish?

La

What determines the choice of article in Spanish?

<p>The gender and number of the noun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of the English indefinite article 'a' in Spanish?

<p>Un (for masculine nouns) or Una (for feminine nouns)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many forms of the definite article are there in Spanish?

<p>Four (el, la, los, las)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun in Spanish?

<p>Un</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definite article used before a feminine plural noun in Spanish?

<p>Las</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indefinite article used before a feminine singular noun in Spanish?

<p>Una</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definite article used before a masculine plural noun in Spanish?

<p>Los</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indefinite article used before a masculine plural noun in Spanish?

<p>Unos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definite article used before a feminine singular noun in Spanish?

<p>La</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indefinite article used before a feminine plural noun in Spanish?

<p>Unas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definite article used before a masculine singular noun in Spanish?

<p>El</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Articles in Spanish

  • An article is a word that helps define a noun, and in Spanish, it must match the noun's gender.

Definite Articles (El Artículo Definido)

  • There are four definite articles in Spanish, depending on the noun's gender and number.
  • El → the (before masculine singular nouns)
  • La → the (before feminine singular nouns)
  • Los → the (before masculine plural nouns)
  • Las → the (before feminine plural nouns)

Examples of Definite Articles

  • El padre → the father
  • La madre → the mother
  • Los hermanos → the siblings/brothers
  • Las hermanas → the sisters

Indefinite Articles (El Artículo Indefinido)

  • The indefinite article used depends on the noun's gender and number.
  • Un → a/an (before masculine singular nouns)
  • Una → a/an (before feminine singular nouns)
  • Unos → some (before masculine plural nouns)
  • Unas → some (before feminine plural nouns)

Examples of Indefinite Articles

  • Un padre → a father
  • Una madre → a mother
  • Unos hermanos → some siblings/brothers
  • Unas hermanas → some sisters

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