How to Use Definite Articles in Spanish?

Definite Articles in Spanish

Definite articles in Spanish are used to indicate a specific or known item. In Spanish, there are four forms of definite articles: el, la, los, and las. The choice of article depends on the gender and number of the noun it precedes.

Examples from the Data

1. Cuando yo tengo escuela, tengo la mochila. - When I have school, I have the backpack.

2. Ellos nunca van al gimnasio los jueves. - They never go to the gym on Thursdays.

3. Nosotros vamos a los baños del gimnasio. - We go to the gym bathrooms.

4. Ella tiene clases todos los días. - She has classes every day.

5. ¿Tú... pasillo con tu amigo? - Where is the hallway with your friend?