1. Indefinite Articles
El, La, Un, Una

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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