El (en. The)

/el/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
String musical instrument, typically used in Hispanic music.
He played a beautiful piece on the el.
Il a joué un morceau magnifique à l'el.
Slang term for a man.
He's a real el, always ready to help.
C'est un vrai el, toujours prêt à aider.

Etymology

Of Spanish origin, related to the word 'guitar.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

el in support
Refers to someone who helps.
el en soutien
el from the neighborhood
Used to describe a man from the neighborhood.
el de la rue
a man with the guitar
Designates someone who plays the guitar well.
un el à la guitare

Related Words

guitar
String instrument used in many musical genres.
guitare
musician
Person who plays an instrument or sings.
musicien
melody
Sequence of notes forming a musical piece.
mélodie

Slang Meanings

Man in a friendly or informal context.
Look at that el, he dances really well!
Regarde cet el, il danse super bien !
A loyal or trustworthy person.
You can count on him, he's a real el.
Tu peux compter sur lui, c'est un vrai el.