In Spanish, articles (artículos) are words used before nouns to indicate the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the noun they accompany. Articles also show whether the noun is specific (definite) or general (indefinite).
- Definite articles (the): used to refer to specific nouns.
- el (masculine singular) - el libro (the book)
- la (feminine singular) - la casa (the house)
- los (masculine plural) - los libros (the books)
- las (feminine plural) - las casas (the houses)
- Indefinite articles (a, an, some): used for non-specific nouns.
- un (masculine singular) - un libro (a book)
- una (feminine singular) - una casa (a house)
- unos (masculine plural) - unos libros (some books)
- unas (feminine plural) - unas casas (some houses)
Articles must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. Learning to use articles correctly is key to Spanish grammar and helps with noun identification and sentence clarity.
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Table of Contents
- Definite Articles
Definite articles in Spanish: what they are, how they match nouns in gender and number, and their role in specifying meaning.
- Indefinite Articles
Indefinite articles in Spanish, including their forms, usage, and examples for expressing "a," "an," and "some" with singular and plural nouns.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
