When to use definite and indefinite articles

Question

This seems to be one of those tricky subjects where things aren't always the same in Spanish as they are in English - this reference article looks to be quite helpful.

Articles

• gracias kiwi - billygoat Jan 17, 2012
• I see a lot of people learning English use the article 'the' when it should not be used, it is hard to explain, also. - Maria-Russel Jan 17, 2012

Answer 1

Yes it is confusing. Thanks for Article

BTW I like that picture

• thanx I wish I could say the same for yours lol, but I'm a bit scared that I'll get bitten :p - Kiwi_Girl Sep 16, 2010

Answer 2

I especially appreciated the information about a geographic name, when modified by an adjective, needs the article. Muchas gracias por el información!

• Yes, it was a pretty comprehensive list. Thanks for posting. I like the examples of el señor XXX,etc. Most English speakers don't catch that the titles señor, señora, etc. are not capitalized, like we do Mr., Mrs., unless they are abbreviated. - qfreed Jan 17, 2012
• kewl bananas :) thanx guys :) - Kiwi_Girl Jan 17, 2012