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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "La asistente" is a form of "asistente", a noun which is often translated as "assistant". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "la asistente" below.
el(
ehl
)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
el asistente, la asistente, asistente(
ah
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sees
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tehn
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teh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (profession)
a. attendee
Los asistentes al congreso recibieron una constancia.The attendees to the conference received a certificate.
b. participant
Muchos de los asistentes se pusieron de pie al final de la conferencia.Many participants stood up at the end of the conference.
3. (military)
a. orderly
El asistente realizaba muchas tareas para el comandante.The orderly carried out many tasks for the commanding officer.
b. batman (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Asignaron al soldado para asistente de los demás en su cuartel.The soldier was assigned to be a batman for the others in his barracks.
a. servant
Los asistentes ensillaban el caballo mientras el conde se despedía de su hermana.The servants saddled the horse as the count kissed his sister goodbye.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
