hello, i have a question.
hello, i am a korean student, first, thank you for offering me these great lectures. while i am studying 'Learn Spanish 1.4' , I was curious about something. I found out that sometimes you use indefinite articles in spanish, like 'come una naranja'. and sometimes you don't use indefinite/definite articles, like 'bebe leche'. but I think I need to use definite article like 'bebe el leche' at least as I learned from 'Learn spanish 1.3' . so, what is the diffirence of using and not using indefinite/definite articles? and when do I need to use them?
thank you for your help!
1 Answer
Hello Hara, welcome to the Forum. The difference between using the article or not determines whether you are talking about a specific (or definite) instance, or rather you're referring to a generic. Eg:
Drink milk (any milk - just drink it occasionally, it'll be good for you): Bebe leche.
Drink your milk: bebe tu leche
Drink that milk that you have by your hand, or in the fridge: Bebe la leche.
Come una naranja: Eat one orange (pick one from the basket over there).
Come naranja: Eat orages. (They'll quench your thirst and provide you with vitamin C)
