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"De la" is a phrase which is often translated as "of the", and "del" is a contraction which is also often translated as "of the". Learn more about the difference between "de la" and "del" below.
de la(
deh
lah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (feminine) (used to indicate relationship or possession)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
a. of the
Para mí, el peor día de la semana es el lunes.If you ask me, the worst day of the week is Monday.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El perro de la vecina no deja de ladrar.The neighbor's dog won't stop barking.
Todas las noches cerramos la puerta de la casa con llave.We lock the door to the house every night.
2. (feminine) (used to indicate origin in space)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
3. (feminine) (used to indicate origin in time)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
a. from the
Estaré en Madrid de la segunda a la cuarta semana de noviembre. - Pues llámame y quedamos.I'll be in Madrid from the second to the fourth week of November. - Well, call me and we can meet.
b. from
Desde que la dejó su novio, María no deja de llorar de la mañana a la noche.Since her boyfriend left her, Maria won't stop crying from morning till night.
del(
dehl
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
a. of the
La mejor parte del fin de semana es comer con toda la familia los domingos.The best part of the weekend is having dinner with the whole family on Sundays.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El coche es del padre de un amigo.The car belongs to a friend's dad.
El libro del maestro tiene las repuestas a la prueba.The teacher's book has the answers to the test.
a. from the
Voy de viaje del primero del mes hasta el 10.I'm away on a trip from the first of the month to the 10th.
