The definite article 'the'
The word the is called the definite articleMeans 'the'. Definite articles change depending on whether the noun it goes with is masculine, feminine, singular or plural.. In Spanish, the word for the changes depending on whether the nounThe name of a thing such as an object, a place or a person. Nouns are often described as naming words. it goes in front of is masculine, feminine, singularRefers to only one object or person. or pluralMore than one of an item..
In Spanish there are four definite articles:
| masculine singular | el |
| feminine singular | la |
| masculine plural | los |
| feminine plural | las |
| masculine singular |
| el |
| feminine singular |
| la |
| masculine plural |
| los |
| feminine plural |
| las |
For example:
el gato (the cat)
la casa (the house)
los alumnos (the pupils)
las manzanas (the apples)
Question
What is the correct definite article for these nouns?
- ciudad
- libro
- clase
- deberes
- fiestas
- sol
- la ciudad (the city) - the noun ciudad is feminine singular.
- el libro (the book) - the noun libro is masculine singular.
- la clase (the class) - the noun clase is feminine singular.
- los deberes (the homework) - the noun deberes is masculine plural.
- las fiestas (the parties) - the noun fiestas is feminine plural.
- el sol (the sun) - the noun sol is masculine singular.