Question

definite articles and indefinite articles

definite articles in english = the \t\tin
spanish: el, la, los, las

indefinite articles in english= a, an, or some \tin
spanish: un,una, unos, unas

please write which definite article you would use
for the following:

1. pierna \t\t______
2. nariz \t\t______
3. cuaderno \t\t______
4. hora \t\t______
5. pupitre \t\t______
6. pie \t\t______
7. profesora \t\t______
8. estudiante \t\t______

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to determine the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of each Spanish noun to choose the correct definite article (el, la, los, las). In Spanish, definite articles agree with the noun in gender and number. "El" is masculine singular, "la" is feminine singular, "los" is masculine plural, "las" is feminine plural. We'll analyze each noun:

1. Pierna

• "Pierna" is a feminine singular noun (refers to leg, feminine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "la".

2. Nariz

• "Nariz" is a feminine singular noun (refers to nose, feminine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "la".

3. Cuaderno

• "Cuaderno" is a masculine singular noun (refers to notebook, masculine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "el".

4. Hora

• "Hora" is a feminine singular noun (refers to hour, feminine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "la".

5. Pupitre

• "Pupitre" is a masculine singular noun (refers to desk, masculine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "el".

6. Pie

• "Pie" is a masculine singular noun (refers to foot, masculine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "el".

7. Profesora

• "Profesora" is a feminine singular noun (refers to female teacher, feminine in Spanish).
• So the definite article is "la".

8. Estudiante

• "Estudiante" can be masculine or feminine, but as a singular noun (assuming singular here), if we take it as feminine (common for "estudiante" when referring to a female, or if we consider the default for the article; but "estudiante" is a common noun where the article agrees with the gender of the person, but for the sake of the article, if we assume singular, and if we take it as feminine (or check: "estudiante" is a noun that can be either, but the definite article for singular: if feminine, "la"; if masculine, "el". However, often "estudiante" as a singular noun, the article depends on the gender of the student, but in general, for the noun itself, if we consider the article, let's check: "estudiante" is a singular noun. Let's confirm: "el estudiante" (masculine), "la estudiante" (feminine). But since the problem doesn't specify gender, maybe we can assume the default or check the noun's gender. Wait, "estudiante" is a noun that is epicene (can be both), but the article changes. However, maybe in the context of the problem, we can take it as, for example, if we consider the noun's gender (but it's epicene). Wait, maybe the problem expects us to use the singular definite article based on the noun's typical use. Alternatively, maybe there's a typo, but let's proceed. Assuming singular, if we take it as masculine, "el"; if feminine, "la". But maybe the problem expects "el" or "la". Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's check: "estudiante" is a noun that can be masculine or feminine, so the definite article is "el" (masculine singular) or "la" (feminine singular). But since the problem doesn't specify, maybe we can use "el" or "la". But perhaps the intended answer is "el" or "la". Wait, maybe I should check the noun's gender. Wait, "estudiante" is a noun that is derived from "estudiar", and in Spanish, nouns ending in -ante can be masculine or feminine. So the definite article is "el" (masculine) or "la" (feminine). But since the problem doesn't specify, maybe we can use "el" as a default, or "la". Alternatively, maybe the problem has a typo, but let's proceed.

Answer:

s:

1. La
2. La
3. El
4. La
5. El
6. El
7. La
8. El (or La, depending on gender; but if we assume masculine, "el"; if feminine, "la")