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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "Museo" is a noun which is often translated as "museum". Learn more about the difference between "museo" and "el" below.
el museo(
moo
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seh
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oh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. museum
Si vas a París, tienes que visitar el Museo del Louvre.If you go to Paris, you must visit the Louvre Museum.
b. gallery (of art)
Hay una nueva exposición en el museo.There is new exhibition in the gallery.
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el(
ehl
)
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
El gato está en el tejado.The cat is on the roof.
El teléfono estaba encima de la mesa.The telephone was on top of the table.
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