Tanto mujeres como hombres...

JonathanK X.C1Kwiziq community member

Tanto mujeres como hombres...

Is there a rule that explains why the definite articles aren’t needed here even though mujeres and hombres are the subjects of the sentence?

Asked 3 years ago
reynold g.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In my opinion, the definite articles should be included because they are speaking about men...and women in general. The rule is: when referring to things in general the definite article is to be used! Example Tanto las manzanas como las naranjas son buenos para la salud.

reynold g.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In my opinion, the definite articles should be included because they are speaking about men...and women in general. The rule is: when referring to things in general the definite article is to be used! Example Tanto las manzanas como las naranjas son buenos para la salud.

JonathanK X. asked:

Tanto mujeres como hombres...

Is there a rule that explains why the definite articles aren’t needed here even though mujeres and hombres are the subjects of the sentence?

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