The indefinite article refers to one individual out of a general group. English has two forms: a and an. In Spanish have two genders: Feminine forms: Una a, an Unas a few, some Una pera es una fruta A pear is a fruit Masculine forms: Un a, an Unos a few, […]
The indefinite article refers to one individual out of a general group. English has two forms: a and an. In Spanish have two genders:
Feminine forms:
Una a, an Unas a few, some
Una pera es una fruta A pear is a fruit
Masculine forms:
Un a, an Unos a few, some
Tengo un abrigo nuevo I have a new overcoat
WHEN ARE INDEFINITE ARTICLES USED IN SPANISH?
English and Spanish are equivalent. Use the indefinite articles:
- To refer to one individual in a general group:
Una sinfonía es una obra de arte A symphony is a work of art
- To identify a person with a noun indicating personal qualities:
Eres un ángel You are an angel
- To indicate an approximate amount with numbers and quantities;
La bolsa cuesta unos cincuenta euros The bag cost about fifty euros
WHEN ARE INDEFINITE ARTICLES NOT USED IN SPANISH?
Remember not to use indefinite articles:
- With nouns designating a nonspecific amount:
¿Pones tomate en la paella? Do you put some tomate in the paella?
- With nouns of professions, nationality or religion after ser:
Somos electricistas We are electricians
- When the noun is preceded by the words: cierto, medio, mil, otro, qué , or tal :
Cierta persona te visita a menudo A certain person visits you often
