the
BrE /ðiː/ AmE /ði/
determiner en → es
used before a noun to refer to something specific or known about
el, la, los, las
- the + singular countable noun
- the + plural countable noun
Collocations the house · the people
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The book on the table is mine.
El libro sobre la mesa es mío.
used before a noun to refer to something unique or one of its kind
el, la, los, las
- the + singular countable noun
Collocations the sun · the moon
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The sun is shining brightly.
El sol brilla intensamente.
used before a superlative adjective or the superlative form of an adverb to show that something is the best, worst, etc.
el, la, los, las
- the + superlative adjective
Collocations the best day · the worst time
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She is the best teacher I have ever had.
Ella es la mejor profesora que he tenido.
used before a noun to refer to a set of things that are known or specific
el, la, los, las
- the + plural countable noun
Collocations the keys · the tools
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The keys are on the table.
Las llaves están sobre la mesa.
used before a noun to refer to a group or category of people, things, etc., that is known or specific
el, la, los, las
- the + singular uncountable noun
Collocations the water · the air
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The water is very cold.
El agua está muy fría.
used before a noun to refer to a place that is known or specific
el, la, los, las
- the + singular uncountable noun
Collocations the park · the beach
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The park is beautiful in the spring.
El parque es hermoso en la primavera.
used before a noun to refer to a time that is known or specific
el, la, los, las
- the + singular uncountable noun
Collocations the morning · the afternoon
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The morning is the best time to study.
La mañana es el mejor momento para estudiar.
used before a noun to refer to a day that is known or specific
el, la, los, las
- the + singular uncountable noun
Collocations the day after tomorrow · the day before yesterday
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The day after tomorrow is my birthday.
El día después de mañana es mi cumpleaños.