The (en. The)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definite article used before nouns to refer to something specific.
The dog is in the garden.
El perro está en el jardín.
Used to emphasize a quality or characteristic.
It is the best movie I have seen.
Es la mejor película que he visto.
To indicate a specific place or time.
I am going to the store.
Voy a la tienda.

Etymology

It comes from Old English 'se' and 'þe', which meant 'the' or 'the'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the best of both worlds
the best of both worlds.
the best of both worlds
the early bird catches the worm
the early bird catches the worm.
the early bird catches the worm
the whole nine yards
the whole nine yards.
the whole nine yards

Related Words

definite article
Word that defines or specifies the noun it accompanies.
artículo definido
noun
Part of the sentence that designates people, places, or things.
sustantivo

Slang Meanings

In some online communities, 'the' can be used to refer to someone powerful or influential.
He is the one in the organization.
Él es el en la organización.
In youth context, it can be used to indicate something 'cool' or 'great'.
That concert was the one.
Ese concierto fue el.