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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "La principiante" is a form of "principiante", an adjective which is often translated as "inexperienced". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "la principiante" below.
el(
ehl
)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
principiante, el principiante, la principiante(
preen
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pyahn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (new)
a. inexperienced
Afrontar problemas de disciplina puede ser un reto para los profesores principiantes.Dealing with problems related to discipline can be a challenge for inexperienced teachers.
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).
