el
noun
el
1 American
[el]
/ ɛl /
noun
el
2
American
[el]
/ ɛl /
noun
el
3
American
[el]
/ ɛl /
noun
EL
4
American
el.
5
American
abbreviation
el
British
/ ɛl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of el
First recorded in 1905–10; by shortening
Vocabulary lists containing el
Example Sentences
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In the southern suburbs of Beirut, the neighbourhood of Hay el Sellom is barely recognisable.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
By analysing verified footage, social media posts and satellite imagery and comparing these with eyewitness accounts, we have identified at least five strikes that hit Hay el Sellom in quick succession.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The narrow roads that run between tightly packed buildings in Hay el Sellom slowed rescue efforts.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“La regulación no consiste en frenar el progreso. Se trata de plantear preguntas y decir que, a falta de respuestas, vamos a imponer restricciones razonables que podamos revisar”.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
“This is the part where el conejo bianco offers up himself as food for Quetzalcoatl, right?”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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