ARTICLES: A / AN / THE:
ARTICLES: the/a/an:
THE:
- It's a definite article.
- We use it before a singular or plural noun.
A / AN:
- It's an indefinite article.
- A: We use it before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound.
- AN: We use it before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound.
Examples:
The cat is blue. (O gato é azul).
This is a cat. (Isto é un gato).
This is an elephant. (Isto é un elefante).