1. Definite and Indefinite articles Notes # 2 Chapter 1B

2. Definite articles “El” and “La” are called definite articles and are the equivalent of “the” in English. “El” is used with masculine nouns: “La” is used with feminine nouns. You’ve aleady seen words with definite articles: “El” and “La” are called definite articles and are the equivalent of “the” in English. “El” is used with masculine nouns: “La” is used with feminine nouns. You’ve aleady seen words with definite articles: El chico=the boyLa chica= the girl El chico=the boyLa chica= the girl

3. Indefinite articles “Un” and “una” are called indefinite articles and are the equivalent of “a” and “an” in English. “Un” is used with masculine nouns; “una” is used with feminine nouns. “Un” and “una” are called indefinite articles and are the equivalent of “a” and “an” in English. “Un” is used with masculine nouns; “una” is used with feminine nouns. Un lápiz= a penciluna chica= a girl Un lápiz= a penciluna chica= a girl

4. Definite articles Elthe Lathe

5. Indefinite articles Un A, an Una

6. Let’s practice Please translate: Please translate: 1) It’s a girl. 1) It’s a girl. 2) It’s an arm. 2) It’s an arm.