The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Articles: When to Use 'El', 'La', 'Los', and 'Las'

The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Articles: When to Use 'El', 'La', 'Los', and 'Las'

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Why did 'el libro' break up with 'la mesa'? Because she just couldn't support his stories anymore! 📚😂

Articles in Spanish can be tricky, but with this ultimate guide, you'll be using 'el', 'la', 'los', and 'las' like a native in no time. Vamos!

1. El - The (masculine singular)

• El sol brilla en el cielo. (The sun shines in the sky.)

1. La - The (feminine singular)

• La luna es hermosa esta noche. (The moon is beautiful tonight.)

1. Los - The (masculine plural)

• Los niños juegan en el parque. (The children play in the park.)

1. Las - The (feminine plural)

• Las flores de este jardín son preciosas. (The flowers in this garden are gorgeous.)

Remember, Super Learners, the gender of the noun determines the article. When in doubt, check the ending of the word – 'o' typically indicates masculine, and 'a' signals feminine. But watch out for the exceptions that break the rule!

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