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Mi familia quiere viajar a África el próximo año.
A1My family wants to travel to Africa next year.
África es el segundo continente más grande del mundo.
A2Africa is the second largest continent in the world.
Estudiamos la historia de las civilizaciones antiguas de África.
B1We are studying the history of ancient civilizations in Africa.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Even though it's a place name, 'África' is a feminine word. If you use an adjective with it, make sure the adjective is also feminine (e.g., 'la bella África').
Capitalization and Accent
Since it is a proper name, it must always start with a capital 'A' and carry a written accent mark: Á. This tells you where to put the stress when you say it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'Africa' sin acento."
Correction: Always write 'África' with the accent mark on the A. This is necessary for correct Spanish pronunciation.
⭐ Usage Tips
No Article Needed
When talking about traveling to or being in Africa, you usually don't need the article 'la'. You simply say 'Voy a África' (I go to Africa), not 'Voy a la África'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: áfrica
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for the continent?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'África' require an article (like 'el' or 'la')?
Generally, no. When talking about travel or location, you usually just say 'a África' (to Africa) or 'en África' (in Africa). You only use 'la' if you are directly modifying the name with an adjective, like 'la moderna África'.