How to Say ‘In the’ in Mexican Spanish
De la
deh lah
[deh lah]
💬 Usage Tip: Part of a phrase used with time to specify parts of the day.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Indicates the context within daily activities.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[deh]
Of the
Used to indicate possession or origin.
El menú de la casa.
The house menu.
la
[lah]
The
Definite article for feminine singular nouns.
La cocina está abierta.
The kitchen is open.
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