Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    El (en. He)

    /el/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It is used as a definite article for masculine nouns.
    The dog barks.
    El perro ladra.
    It can refer to a masculine person in specific contexts.
    Mr. Pérez is very kind.
    El señor Pérez es muy amable.
    Used to name things in a general context.
    Water is essential for life.
    El agua es esencial para la vida.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'ille', which means 'he' or 'that'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the one who would say
    the person who would speak about a topic in a rumor-like manner.
    el que diría
    the topic
    the matter or issue to be addressed.
    el tema
    he who does not take risks, does not win
    a proverb that suggests one must take risks to gain something.
    el que no arriesga, no gana

    Related Words

    she
    Singular feminine personal pronoun.
    ella
    they (masculine or mixed)
    Plural masculine personal pronoun.
    ellos
    it
    Neuter pronoun that refers to what has been previously mentioned.
    lo

    Slang Meanings

    Guy
    That one is the one with the motorcycle.
    Ese es el de la moto.
    The best
    He is the smartest in the class.
    Es el más inteligente de la clase.