Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

el

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el
Definition
The letter ‘L’ in the Spanish alphabet, often used to refer to a male person or a specific object. In a cultural context, it can represent various concepts depending on its use.
Examples
  • El perro es muy amigable. (The dog is very friendly.)
  • El coche es nuevo. (The car is new.)
  • ¿Dónde está el libro? (Where is the book?)
Meaning
In Spanish, ‘el’ is a definite article meaning ‘the’ and is used before masculine singular nouns.
Synonyms
  • la (for feminine)
  • lo (for neuter)
  • that (in specific contexts)