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    “el (en. "he)

    /el/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A definite article in Spanish used to refer to a singular masculine noun.
    The dog barks.
    El perro ladra.
    Used before names of people or things, indicating particularity.
    The book I read is interesting.
    El libro que leí es interesante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ille', which means 'that' or 'those'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the day
    It refers to the entire day from dawn to dusk.
    el día
    the world
    It refers to all human beings or the earth as a whole.
    el mundo
    the end
    The term or conclusion of something.
    el fin

    Related Words

    the
    Singular feminine definite article.
    la
    the (masculine plural)
    Masculine plural definite article.
    los
    the (feminine plural)
    Feminine plural definite article.
    las

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person who stands out the most in a group.
    He is the star of the team.
    Él es el crack del equipo.
    It can be used to refer to someone charismatic or popular.
    Everyone wants to go out with him.
    Todo el mundo quiere salir con él.