JeraldC1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

When to use definite articles after "de"

How do you know when to use definite articles after the preposition "de"? For instance "la influencia de la globalización" or "la vida de las mujeres"? Why not just "la influencia de globalización" or "la vida de mujeres"? In this article on "de", Using the preposition "de" in Spanish with nouns for description , none of the examples have a definite article after de.

This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "Amelia Valcárcel: a famous Spanish philosopher"

Freeform Writing Exercise A1

Asked 1 year ago

Like0Answer1

InmaKwiziq team member

Hola Jerald

In this instances it's not so much about description, it's more to do with "possession" (or the more literal "... of something") This is why we're using the article. Have a look here.

Saludos cordiales

Inma

Like11 year ago

Jerald asked:View original

When to use definite articles after "de"

How do you know when to use definite articles after the preposition "de"? For instance "la influencia de la globalización" or "la vida de las mujeres"? Why not just "la influencia de globalización" or "la vida de mujeres"? In this article on "de", Using the preposition "de" in Spanish with nouns for description , none of the examples have a definite article after de.

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today