What is the Spanish word for "the"?

Learn how to say "the" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

the

Spanish

el

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Examples of how to use "the" in Spanish

English
Where is the nearest exit?
Spanish
¿Dónde está la salida más cercana?
English
The sun is bright today.
Spanish
Hoy el sol está muy brillante.
English
Please close the window now.
Spanish
Por favor, cierra la ventana ahora.
English
I lost the keys again.
Spanish
Perdí las llaves otra vez.
English
She took the last cookie.
Spanish
Ella se llevó la última galleta.

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