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"Elena" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Helen", and "los" is a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "Elena" and "los" below.
la Elena(
eh
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leh
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nah
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Helen
Elena se muda a Londres para trabajar.Helen is moving to London for work.
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los(
lohs
)
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
Todos los asientos estaban ocupados.All the seats were taken.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. them
Escoja los plátanos que quiera y póngalos en una caja.Pick the bananas you prefer, and put them in a box.
b. you
Damas y caballeros, un guía los acompañará hasta la entrada.Ladies and gentlemen, a guide will walk you to the entrance.
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