Indefinite Articles El, La, Un, Una

El and La 1). El and la are like saying “the” in English. 2). El is used with masculine nouns. 3). La is used with feminine nouns. Example: El libro = the book Example: La carpeta = the folder

Un and una 1). Un and una are like saying “a” or “an” in English. 2). Un is used with masculine nouns. 3). Una is used with feminine nouns. Example: Un libro = a book. Example: Una carpeta = a folder.

Quick Check – El or la? ______ lapiz ______ papel ______ boca ______ cabeza ______ pie ______ pierna ______ bolígrafo

Rule Breakers! There are some words that break the rules of el and la for feminine and masculine nouns. Example: La mano = the hand. You will need to memorize the ones that are not following the rules.

Quick Check – Un or una? _____ profesor _____ profesora _____ cuaderno _____ chica _____ chico _____ amigo _____ amiga