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How to Say "articles" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “articles” is “artículos” — use 'artículos' when referring to written pieces published in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, or when discussing grammar (like 'the' or 'a')..

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artículos

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Use 'artículos' when referring to written pieces published in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, or when discussing grammar (like 'the' or 'a').

Examples

El periódico publica artículos sobre política internacional.

The newspaper publishes articles about international politics.

artículos

nounA1grammar
Use 'artículos' when referring to grammatical terms such as 'el', 'la', 'los', 'las', 'un', 'una', 'unos', 'unas'.

Examples

Los artículos definidos son 'el', 'la', 'los' y 'las'.

The definite articles are 'el', 'la', 'los' and 'las'.

objetos

oh-BHEH-tohs/oˈxetos/

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Use 'objetos' when referring to physical items, possessions, or goods.
A simple colorful storybook illustration featuring four distinct physical items: a red ball, a blue book, a yellow cup, and a brown wooden block, arranged together.

Examples

Necesito empacar todos mis objetos personales antes de mudarme.

I need to pack all my personal objects before moving.

Hay muchos objetos pequeños de valor en esta caja.

There are many small valuable items in this box.

Los objetos perdidos se encuentran en la oficina principal.

Lost objects are found in the main office.

Plural Form

This word is the plural form of 'objeto.' Since 'objeto' ends in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural.

Masculine Noun Rule

'Objetos' is a masculine noun, so it always uses masculine articles and adjectives: 'los objetos,' 'objetos viejos' (old objects).

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La objetos (using the feminine article 'la')”

Correction: Los objetos (Use the masculine article 'los' since 'objetos' is masculine.)

Articles vs. Objects

The most common mistake is using 'artículos' when you mean physical items. Remember that 'artículos' in Spanish refers to written content or grammar, while 'objetos' means things or possessions.

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