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"In the" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el", and "on the" is a phrase which is also often translated as "en el". Learn more about the difference between "in the" and "on the" below.
in the(
ihn
thuh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The clothes are in the closet.La ropa está en el armario.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The pizza is in the kitchen.La pizza está en la cocina.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
According to the law, there must be seat belts in the cars.Según la ley, debe haber cinturones de seguridad en los coches.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
We are going camping in the mountains.Vamos a hacer camping en las montañas.
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I was born in the year 1990.Nací en el año 1990.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I have a meeting in the morning.Tengo una reunión en la mañana.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
The band began making music in the eighties.La banda comenzó a crear música en los años ochenta.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
He begins working in the early hours of the day.Empieza a trabajar en las primeras horas del día.
a. del (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.El monte Everest es la montaña más alta del mundo.
b. de la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The winner of the championship is recognized as the best team in the league.El ganador del campeonato está reconocido como el mejor equipo de la liga.
c. de los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
This university is one of the best in the United States.Esta universidad es una de las mejores de los Estados Unidos.
d. de las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
The best teams in the divisions play in the playoffs.Los mejores equipos de las divisiones juegan en la fase final.
on the(
an
thuh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The laptop is on the desk.El portátil está en el escritorio.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The keys are on the table.Las llaves están en la mesa.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
There are no license plates on the new cars.No hay placas en los coches nuevos.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Please put the pillows on the beds.Por favor, pon las almohadas en las camas.
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The hotel is located on the river and has beautiful views.El hotel se encuentra en el río y tiene vistas hermosas.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I like to spend time on the beach during the summer.Me gusta pasar tiempo en la playa durante el verano.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
There will be many boats on the lakes this weekend.Habrá muchos barcos en los lagos este fin de semana.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Many customs officers work on the borders.Muchos oficiales de aduanas trabajan en las fronteras.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.El Día de Acción de Gracias se celebra el cuarto jueves de noviembre.
We opened our presents on Christmas morning.Abrimos nuestros regalos la mañana de Navidad.
a. sobre el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I want to know your opinion on the subject.Quiero saber tu opinión sobre el tema.
b. sobre la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
We tend to differ, but I think we agree on the matter at hand.Solemos discrepar, pero creo que estamos de acuerdo sobre la cuestión del momento.
c. sobre los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
What are your thoughts on the events of today?¿Qué piensas sobre los acontecimientos de hoy?
d. sobre las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
The coach and the referee disagree on the rules.El entrenador y el árbitro no están de acuerdo sobre las reglas.
