Article - la las etc

Question

Is there a lesson to understand when the Spanish use an article - eg desde el surf hasta la escalada, and when they don't - eg conquistando repos nuevos

Silvia Piriz · Accepted Answer

Hola Martin
The use of articles in Spanish can be influenced by various factors, and there isn't a strict rule that covers all situations. However, I can provide a general guideline:
Using articles ("el," "la," "los," "las")
Nouns with specificity: When referring to specific activities or challenges, especially if they are well-defined, articles are used.

Desde el surf hasta la escalada. (From surfing to climbing).

Omitting articles
 
General or abstract concepts: When talking about activities in a more general or abstract sense, articles may be omitted.

Conquistando retos nuevos. (Conquering new challenges).
Remember that this is a general guideline, and there may be exceptions based on context and individual expressions. It's always beneficial to expose yourself to various examples to develop a more intuitive understanding of when to use or omit articles in different contexts.

Un saludo
 
Silvia