Learn Spanish Articles: Definite, Indefinite & Agreement
Learn how Spanish articles work with masculine, feminine, singular and plural nouns: el, la, los, las, un, una, unos and unas.
Why learn Spanish articles with MundoDele?
MundoDele teaches articles as part of full noun phrases. You learn how articles reveal gender, number and specificity, so forms such as el problema importante, una ciudad grande and las casas blancas become clear.
How to use this Spanish articles section
Start with the difference between definite and indefinite articles, then connect them to noun gender, plural forms and adjective agreement.
Definite: el, la, los, las. Indefinite: un, una, unos, unas.
Articles must match masculine, feminine, singular and plural nouns.
Combine article, noun and adjective: las ciudades grandes.
Core rules for Spanish articles
Definite articles
Use definite articles for known, specific or general nouns.
el libro · la casa · los libros · las casas
Indefinite articles
Use indefinite articles for non-specific nouns, “a/an”, “some” or “a few”.
un libro · una casa · unos libros · unas casas
Agreement
Articles agree with the noun’s gender and number.
el problema · una ciudad · los problemas · unas ciudades
Spanish articles topics
Spanish Definite Articles
Learn el, la, los and las with gender, plural forms and common uses.
Spanish Indefinite Articles
Learn un, una, unos and unas with examples and typical article omissions.
Noun Gender
Understand why Spanish articles change with masculine and feminine nouns.
Plural Nouns
Learn how article, noun and adjective change together in plural noun phrases.
Where to go next after Spanish articles
After articles, continue with nouns, adjectives and determiners. These areas all depend on gender, number and noun-phrase agreement.
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FAQ: Spanish articles
What are Spanish articles?
Spanish articles are words placed before nouns. They show whether a noun is definite or indefinite and must agree in gender and number.
What are the definite articles in Spanish?
The definite articles are el, la, los and las.
What are the indefinite articles in Spanish?
The indefinite articles are un, una, unos and unas.
Why do Spanish articles change?
Spanish articles change because nouns are masculine or feminine, singular or plural.
Should I learn Spanish nouns with articles?
Yes. Learning nouns with articles helps you remember gender and build correct noun phrases.
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