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    Los (en. The)

    /los/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Used to point out or identify several masculine elements.
    The children are playing in the park.
    Los niños están jugando en el parque.
    Used to refer to a specific group of things or people previously mentioned.
    The books I bought are interesting.
    Los libros que compré son interesantes.
    Used in expressions that require the definite article in plural.
    Cats are very independent animals.
    Los gatos son animales muy independientes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ille', which evolved through Old Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    those who
    It refers to a group of people or objects mentioned.
    los que
    the others
    Reference to others or the rest of a group.
    los demás
    the two
    Indicates that one is talking about a pair of elements.
    los dos

    Related Words

    the
    Singular masculine definite article.
    el
    the
    Singular feminine definite article.
    la
    the children
    Specifically refers to a group of children.
    los niños

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, 'los' is colloquially used to refer to friends.
    I'm going out with the guys tonight.
    Voy a salir con los esta noche.
    In an informal context, 'los' is used to refer to a rival or competitor group.
    We are going to beat them at the game.
    Vamos a ganarles a los en el juego.