Artículo (en. Article)

/aɾˈtikulo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Word that accompanies a noun to determine its meaning.
The definite article 'el' is used to refer to something specific.
El artículo definido 'el' se usa para referirse a algo específico.
Section of a text that deals with a specific topic.
I wrote an article about the importance of the environment.
Escribí un artículo sobre la importancia del medio ambiente.
Regulation or provision in a legal document.
Article 10 of the constitution establishes fundamental rights.
El artículo 10 de la constitución establece derechos fundamentales.

Etymology

From Latin 'articulus', which means 'small part' or 'joint'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Article of law
Provision that is part of the legal body.
artículo de ley
Opinion article
Text that expresses the author's personal perspective on a topic.
artículo de opinión
Scientific article
Published research that presents new findings in a specific field.
artículo científico

Related Words

Joint
Connection between two or more elements.
articulación
Articulator
One who articulates or establishes connections.
articulador
To articulate
To shape or structure something.
articular

Slang Meanings

Reference to an object or thing in a colloquial context.
That car is an item that I would like to have.
Ese carro es un artículo que me gustaría tener.
In some circles, it refers to something that is exceptional or of high value.
That guitar is a collector's item.
Esa guitarra es un artículo de colección.