La (en. The)

la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Article used to designate feminine nouns.
The house is large.
La casa es grande.
Personal pronoun of direct object in feminine form.
I saw María and greeted her.
Vi a María y la saludé.
Denotes a specific quality or characteristic in a feminine noun.
The beauty of the work is impressive.
La belleza de la obra es impresionante.

Etymology

From Latin 'illa', which means 'that' or 'such'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the truth
The reality or the fact that is confirmed.
la verdad
life
The concept or state of existence.
la vida
people
The group of people in a place.
la gente

Related Words

the (feminine plural)
Feminine plural definite article.
las
he
Masculine personal pronoun.
él
she
Feminine personal pronoun.
ella

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to an attractive girl.
That girl is the one, right?
Esa chica es la, ¿verdad?
Used in some regions to emphasize something.
This is the best party, isn't it?
¡Esto es la mejor fiesta, la!