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    Las (en. The)

    /las/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Defined article in Spanish that accompanies feminine nouns in plural.
    The flowers are beautiful.
    Las flores son hermosas.
    Plural form of 'la', used to indicate specificity.
    The cookies are on the table.
    Las galletas están en la mesa.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'illa', which transformed into 'la' and later into 'las' for the plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    things as they are
    Reference to accepting reality as it is.
    las cosas como son
    the best
    Indicative of something being superior to others.
    las mejores
    the latest news
    Recent information about a specific topic.
    las últimas noticias

    Related Words

    la
    Defined article in singular for a feminine noun.
    la
    los
    Defined article in plural for a masculine noun.
    los
    ellas
    Plural pronoun used to refer to a feminine group.
    ellas

    Slang Meanings

    Vulgar expression to refer to women.
    Don't pay attention to the ones, they only talk about gossip.
    No le prestes atención a las, solo hablan de chismes.
    Refers to women who are in a specific group.
    They were having fun at the party.
    Las estaban divirtiéndose en la fiesta.