Definite Articles in Spanish


The definite articles in Spanish, (artículos definidos) introduces the noun followed by the gender in a sentence. The four definite articles are:
La, Las, El, Los

Feminine Forms

  • Singular: La
  • Plural: Las

Examples

La casa.Las casas.
Las manzanas son muy deliciosas.(The) apples are very delicious.
Me duele la muela.My tooth hurts.
Feminine Definite Articles

Masculine Forms

  • Singular: El
  • Plural: Los

Examples:

El libro es muy interesante.The book is very interesting.
Los cocineros cocinan muy bien.The chefs cook very well.
Me gusta el café.I like coffee.
Masculine Definite Articles

See Indefinite Articles in Spanish or learn more about using definite articles in the Plural Forms of Nouns grammar lesson.

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