Translation of Spanish word "del" to English
del
/del/
Meaning
Contraction of the preposition de and the article el: of the, from the.
How to use
The contraction 'del' is a combination of 'de' and 'el', used to indicate possession or origin, typically in formal or written contexts. For example, 'del libro' means 'of the book'. A crucial grammatical nuance is that 'del' can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and its meaning can change depending on the context. In informal spoken contexts, 'del' is often used with the verb 'ser' to describe someone's origin.
🇬🇧 English
of the, from the (contraction of de + el)
Example
Él siempre es de estos cuando tiene tiempo libre.
He is always one of these when he has free time.
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- del país— of the country
- del libro— of the book
- del trabajo— of the work
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What does the Spanish word "del" mean?▼
The Spanish word "del" means "of the, from the (contraction of de + el)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "del"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Él siempre es de estos cuando tiene tiempo libre." (which translates as "He is always one of these when he has free time.").
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