Artículo (en. Article)
/aɾ.ti.ku.lo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Literary composition in a publication.
The article he wrote about the economy was very informative.
El artículo que escribió sobre la economía fue muy informativo.
Each of the elements of a law or regulation.
Article 1 of the constitution establishes fundamental rights.
El artículo 1 de la constitución establece los derechos fundamentales.
Noun that precedes a noun.
In Spanish, the article 'el' is masculine.
En español, el artículo 'el' es masculino.
Etymology
From the Latin 'articulus', diminutive of 'artus', meaning 'to unite' or 'joined'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
opinion piece
Text that expresses the author's thoughts on a topic.
artículo de opinión
scientific article
Text presenting results of research.
artículo científico
luxury item
High-quality and high-priced consumer good.
artículo de lujo
Related Words
articulated
Composed of articles or expressed clearly.
articulado
joint
Union between two or more elements.
articulación
to articulate
To form an article or express clearly.
articular
Slang Meanings
Refers to a specific object in an informal context.
That article I bought at the store is very useful.
Ese artículo que compré en la tienda es muy útil.
Sometimes used colloquially to refer to a person considered interesting.
That girl is a character, she always has something to share.
Esa chica es un artículo, siempre tiene algo que contar.