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"The" is a definite article which is often translated as "el", and "none" is a pronoun which is often translated as "ninguno". Learn more about the difference between "the" and "none" below.
the(
thuh
)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
1. (general)
c. los (plural, masculine)
I like all the dresses in the store.Me gustan todos los vestidos de la tienda.
none(
nuhn
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (not any)
a. ninguno (masculine)
None of the original employees work there anymore.Ninguno de los empleados originales trabaja allí ya.
b. ninguna (feminine)
None of the houses have what I'm looking for.Ninguna de las casas tiene lo que estoy buscando.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (not at all)
a. para nada
After taking that medicine, I feel none the better.Después de tomar esa medicina, no me siento mejor para nada.
