14 Questions
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?
The gender and number of the noun.
What is the equivalent of the English indefinite article 'a' in Spanish?
Un (for masculine nouns) or Una (for feminine nouns)
How many forms of the definite article are there in Spanish?
Four (el, la, los, las)
What is the indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun in Spanish?
Un
What is the definite article used before a feminine plural noun in Spanish?
Las
What is the indefinite article used before a feminine singular noun in Spanish?
Una
What is the definite article used before a masculine plural noun in Spanish?
Los
What is the indefinite article used before a masculine plural noun in Spanish?
Unos
What is the definite article used before a feminine singular noun in Spanish?
La
What is the indefinite article used before a feminine plural noun in Spanish?
Unas
What is the definite article used before a masculine singular noun in Spanish?
El
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
Learn about the use of definite and indefinite articles in Spanish, including the concept of gender and how it matches with the noun.
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