Meaning & Definition of word "El"
El
/ɛl/
noun:
- 1. A masculine noun in Spanish meaning 'the' in English.
- Example: El de la montaña es un paisaje hermoso.
- 2. Refers to 'he' in Spanish when used as a pronoun.
- Example: El corre rápido.
article:
- 1. The definite article in Spanish, used to refer to a specific masculine noun.
- Example: El coche está aparcado en la calle.
- 2. Used in Spanish as a pronoun to refer to a male person or thing previously mentioned.
- Example: Juan es mi amigo. El es muy simpático.
Etymology
●From Latin 'ille', meaning 'that' or 'the'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
el amor:
the love
el fin:
the end
el mundo:
the world
Related Words
ella:
her
ellos:
them (masculine)
la:
the (feminine)
Slang Meanings of el
Meaning: A casual term for a friend or dude.
● Example Sentence: What's up, el?
Meaning: A reference to a masculine figure.
● Example Sentence: El took care of it.