la
determiner, pronoun, noun
1. the
feminine singular definite article
Common combinations
- la casa — the house
- la película — the film
- la niña — the girl
- La casa es grande.The house is big.
- Vi la película ayer.I watched the film yesterday.
- La niña lee en su cuarto.The girl is reading in her room.
2. her, it
feminine singular direct-object pronoun
Common combinations
- la vi — I saw her
- la conozco — I know her
- comprarla — to buy it
- La vi ayer.I saw her yesterday.
- No la conozco.I don't know her.
- Voy a comprarla mañana.I'm going to buy it tomorrow.
3. A
musical note
Common combinations
- un la — an A
- el la — the A
- la nota la — the note A
- La canción empieza en la.The song starts on A.
- Toca un la en el piano.Play an A on the piano.
- El la está desafinado.The A is out of tune.
Phrases with this word