el
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
abbreviation
noun
Etymology
Origin of el
First recorded in 1905–10; by shortening
Vocabulary lists containing el
Example Sentences
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As a permanent resident, Mami could easily travel back and forth between Anaheim and El Cargadero when others had to wait for years for visas or come into el Norte without papers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Justo antes del inicio del partido, el expresidente Obama y la exprimera dama Michelle Obama fueron presentados entre ovaciones.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Y lo consiguió, anotando 31 puntos en solo 12 minutos en la victoria del Team Stripes por 48-45 sobre el Team World, la actuación dominante del día.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Pero el triple de Fox dio la victoria a “los veteranos”, como James llamó a su equipo, que incluía a la estrella de los Clippers Kawhi Leonard, que sumó cinco puntos y cinco rebotes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
“Hey, I’m taking the girls to the lawn by el Morro tonight if you all want to go. There’ll be fireworks and music.”
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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