When should I include un/una

Question

In a snetance such as "I am buying boots." what is the difference between saying: "Estoy comprando botas" and "Estoy comprando las botas."?

Is one way more correct than the other?

Thank you - colemanok, Sep 16, 2013

Answer 1

In this case to refer to boots in general, the article unas is used.

To refer to a specific pair of boots, the article las/estas/esas would be used.

But it isn't necessary to include "unas", right? - chileno, Sep 13, 2013

Answer 2

is the same as saying.

I am buying boots and I am buying the boots.