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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "Viajero" is a noun which is often translated as "traveler". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "viajero" 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 viajero(
byah
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heh
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roh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (person)
a. traveler (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Algunos viajeros se apresuran a llegar, mientras otros disfrutan del viaje.Some travelers rush to arrive, while others enjoy the journey.
b. traveller (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No soy muy buen viajero; prefiero quedarme en casa.I'm not a very good traveller; I would rather stay at home.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. traveling (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
John es un vendedor viajero.John is a traveling salesman.
b. travelling (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Conoces a alguien que sea una vendedora viajera?Do you know anyone who is a travelling saleswoman?
