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.