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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "La turista" is a form of "turista", a noun which is often translated as "tourist". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "la turista" 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 turista, la turista(
too
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rees
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tah
)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. (traveler)
a. tourist
La arquitectura de la ciudad atrae a muchos turistas.The architecture of the city attracts many tourists.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (low-cost)
a. economy
Los pasajeros de la clase turista se quejaron de lo mala que era la comida.The economy class passengers complained about how bad the food was.
