In English a definite article is the word "THE". In Spanish, there are 4 forms of this word. Choosing the correct form of the definite article depends upon the noun; that is, if there is one, more than one, if the noun is masculine or feminine.
el masculine, singular
los masculine, plural
la feminine, singular
las feminine, plural
Here are some examples of how the definite articles are used in Spanish:
el libro the book
los libros the books
la casa the house
las casas the houses
In English a indefinite article are the words "A, An and Some". In Spanish, there are 4 forms of this word. Choosing the correct form of the indefinite article depends upon the noun; that is, if there is one, more than one, if the noun is masculine or feminine.
Un masculine, singular
Unos masculine, plural
Una feminine, singular
Unas feminine, plural
Here are some examples of how the indefinite article are used in Spanish:
Un libro a book
Unos libros some books
Una casa a house
Unas casas some houses