Dél (en. Of the)
/del/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
preposition
Indicates the origin or belonging to something.
I come from the market.
Vengo del mercado.
Used to specify the origin of an action.
The painting is from the famous artist.
La pintura es del artista famoso.
Used in phrases that indicate relation or reference.
I talked about the book you lent him/her.
Hablé del libro que le prestaste.
Etymology
Contraction of 'de' and 'el'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
of the day
Refers to something current or recent.
del día
of the sea
Indicates origin or source from the sea.
del mar
of the heart
Belongs to or relates to feelings.
del corazón
Related Words
de
Preposition that indicates origin.
de
el
Defined article in singular masculine.
el
deber
Verb that implies obligation.
deber
Slang Meanings
Used in some regions to refer to something colloquially.
That car is from the year, brother.
Ese coche es del año, hermano.
Informal usage to refer to a specific place.
I'm going from the gym to home.
Voy del gym a casa.