This is the 374th most frequent Spanish word.
the
In Spanish, "the" translates to "el," "la," "los," or "las," which are definite articles used to specify nouns.
Here, 'el' is the definite article used for masculine singular nouns to refer to a specific item (the cat and the sofa).
El gato duerme en el sofá.
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
Here, 'la' is the definite article used for feminine singular nouns to denote a specific item (the apple).
La manzana está madura.
The apple is ripe.
Here, 'los' and 'la' are the definite articles for masculine plural and feminine singular nouns respectively, indicating specific groups or items (the students and the class).