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I am a little misguided as to when to use the definite/indefinite articles and when not to use them. There have been sentences such as:

  1. Soy estudiante (Sorry, I can't think of any other examples at this time)

In the case above, you don't use the article

But in the case below you do:

  1. Bebe ser un alumno o
  2. Usted es bueno con el español

Someone please explain to me the difference. It was my understanding that whenever you are speaking about someone (as far as their profession or title), you don't use the artilce. Thanks a bunches! smile

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updated Jun 9, 2011
edited by QueenT26
posted by QueenT26

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updated Jun 9, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
It's a start, but I still find myself confused as well. - territurtle, May 14, 2011
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This not an easy question to answer.

Spanish and English use the articles in different ways and situations.

Maybe an expert can clarify this for us all.

I have a flow chart that explains the English but not the Spanish.

updated May 10, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill