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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "La guitarra" is a form of "guitarra", a noun which is often translated as "guitar". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "la guitarra" below.
el(
ehl
)
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
definite article
a. the
El gato está en el tejado.The cat is on the roof.
El teléfono estaba encima de la mesa.The telephone was on top of the table.
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la guitarra(
gee
-
tah
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rrah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. guitar
Edson está aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra.Edson is learning to play the guitar.
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