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.
When to use definite articles after "de"
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Jerald W.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
When to use definite articles after "de"
This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "Amelia Valcárcel: a famous Spanish philosopher"
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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
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
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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.
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