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    Del (en. Of the)

    /del/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Contracted form that results from the combination of the preposition 'de' and the definite article 'el'.
    The professor's book is on the table.
    El libro del profesor está en la mesa.

    Etymology

    Contracted form of Spanish, resulting from the evolution of the language and the fusion of 'de' and 'el'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of the sea
    That which comes from or is related to the sea.
    del mar
    of the time
    Referring to a specific era or to the weather.
    del tiempo
    of the place
    Expresses belonging to a specific location.
    del lugar

    Related Words

    de
    Preposition that indicates possession, origin, or separation.
    de
    el
    Masculine singular definite article.
    el

    Slang Meanings

    Informal or colloquial use of the contraction in regional dialects.
    In some places, 'del' is used in a very relaxed way.
    En algunos lugares se usa 'del' de forma muy relajada.