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4 ways to say it : If the noun is masculine singular, use el before it.

If it’s masculine plural, use los. Ejemplo: el libro – los libros

If the noun is feminine singular, use la before it. If it’s feminine plural, use las.

Ejemplo: la silla – las sillas

4 ways to say “THE”Definite Articles in Spanish

A definite article refers to a specific thing,like “the” book.

el los la las

Pronombres personales (subject pronouns

yotúusted (Ud.)élella

Iyou (familiar)you (polite)heshe

nosotros/asvosotros/asustedes (Uds.)ellosellas

weyou (familiar)you (polite)they (masculine)they (feminine)

Spanish Subject PronounsPronouns in SpanishIn English, when talking to people or about people, you often use pronouns like I, you, we, they, and them.Spanish is the same … with a few twists.Singular Form Be careful! Notice that él is spelled exactly the same as el … except for the accent mark over the e. Make sure that whenever you write ‘he‘ you don’t end up inadvertenly writing ‘the.’

Singular Plural