Definite Articles-forms of (the) Flashcards
1
Q
o
A
the (singular, masculine)
2
Q
os
A
the (plural, masculine)
3
Q
a
A
the (singular, feminine)
4
Q
as
A
the (plural, feminine)
5
Q
o carro
A
the car (singular)
6
Q
os carros
A
the cars (plural)
7
Q
a mesa
A
the table
8
Q
as messas
A
the tables
9
Q
When do you use a definite articles (the)?
A
When a sentence starts with a noun. When referring to something specific. Before a persons name. Before certain country names.
10
Q
Os cães são mamiforos.
A
Dogs are mammals.
11
Q
Não tenho o carro.
A
I don’t have the car.
12
Q
Eu sou a Ana
A
I am Ana.
13
Q
O Canada.
A
Canada.
14
Q
When do you not use definite articles (the)?
A
When referring to something more general or undefined. When using the vocative case, such as a greeting. Don’t use (the) before the names of planets, stars, and most cities (unless the name is derived from a noun like “O Porto”).
