In addition, there are four words in Spanish that mean “a/an”. singular plural masculine feminine un una unos unas
The word “a” in English and “un” or “una” in Spanish are referred to as the indefinite article. singular plural masculinefeminine un una unas unos
singular plural masculine feminine un una unos unas The word “a” always precedes a noun and refers to a nonspecific person, place, thing, or concept.
singular plural masculinefeminine un una unos unas Un chico is masculine. Una chica is feminine.
singular plural masculine feminine un una unos unas Unos chicos is masculine plural. Unas chicas is feminine plural.
singular plural masculine feminine un una unos unas Note: English never uses a plural indefinite article. This form is usually translated with the word “some.” Unas chicas (some girls)
Now you try some: Indefinite article Translation _____ lapicero= __________ _____ mapa= __________ _____ puerta= __________ _____ plumas= __________ _____ Cuaderno= __________