Definite Articles

In Spanish, the definite articles correspond to the English word "the." They are used to indicate that the noun they accompany is specific and known.

Forms

The definite articles in Spanish agree in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) with the noun they modify.

Usage

Definite articles are used in Spanish in situations where English might not use "the."

General Rules

Examples

Summary

Definite articles in Spanish are used to indicate specific nouns, talk about things in general, and follow certain conventions (like usage with days of the week and body parts). They agree in gender and number with the noun.

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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025