Definite Articles in Spanish: Choosing the Right Form

The video tutorial explains the concept of definite articles, focusing on the differences between English and Spanish. In English, 'the' is the only definite article, while Spanish has four: 'el', 'la', 'los', and 'las', which vary based on number and gender. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences and highlights the importance of understanding the noun's number and gender. Additionally, it explains the distinction between 'el' and 'él' in Spanish. The video concludes with encouragement to practice using these articles.

What is a definite article in English?

• a

• an

• the

• some

How many definite articles are there in Spanish?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

Which definite article is used for masculine singular nouns in Spanish?

• la

• el

• las

• los

Which definite article is used for feminine plural nouns in Spanish?

• el

• las

• la

• los

What definite article would you use for 'ciudad' (city) in Spanish?

• el

• la

• los

• las

What definite article would you use for 'campo' (country) in Spanish?

• el

• la

• los

• las

What definite article would you use for 'montañas' (mountains) in Spanish?

• las

• los

• la

• el

What definite article would you use for 'árboles' (trees) in Spanish?

• la

• el

• las

• los

What does 'el' with an accent mean in Spanish?

• She

• It

• He

• The

How many definite articles are there in English?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One