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"Lo cual" is a phrase which is often translated as "which", and "la" is a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "lo cual" and "la" below.
lo cual(
loh
 
kwahl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. which
Silvia está completamente curada después de la operación de corazón que le hicieron, lo cual es un gran alivio.Silvia is completely cured after the heart surgery she underwent, which is a great relief.
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la(
lah
)
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
La pelota está en el tejado.The ball is on the roof.
La leche está en el refrigerador.The milk is in the refrigerator.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. her
Quiero conocer a tu esposa. Si puedes, tráela la próxima vez.I want to meet your wife. If you can, bring her next time.
b. it
La carne que probamos estaba deliciosa. ¿Podemos comerla en la cena?The meat we tried was delicious. Can we have it for dinner?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. A
"Toca un la", le dijo el cantante al pianista."Give me an A," said the singer to the pianist.
b. la (solfège)
La canción va así: "la, si, la, do".The song goes like this: "la, ti, la, do."
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