Un (en. A)

/un/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is used to indicate a non-specific element.
I want a book.
Quiero un libro.
Used before singular masculine nouns.
He is a good friend.
Él es un buen amigo.
Indicates a unit of something.
There is a car in the street.
Hay un coche en la calle.

Etymology

From Latin 'unus', which means one.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a moment
a brief pause or wait.
un momento
a pair
two, in reference to a set.
un par
a little
a small amount.
un poco

Related Words

one
Cardinal number representing unity.
uno
some
Plural form of 'un'.
unos

Slang Meanings

One in the context of youth culture.
That place is incredibly awesome.
Ese lugar está de un modo increíble.
Referring to a person informally.
That one is my friend.
Ese un es mi amigo.