Indefinite articles: un, una
A / an: un and una
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A / an: un and una
un introduces a new masculine noun (Tengo un libro). una introduces a new feminine noun (Tengo una casa).
Examples in context
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First mention of a masculine noun
Use un before new masculine things.
Tengo un perro.
I have a dog.
First mention of a feminine noun
Use una before new feminine things.
Busco una mesa.
I am looking for a table.
Common mix-ups
Manzana is feminine, so use una.
I want to eat an apple.
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I need a pencil and a chair.
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Necesito un lápiz y una silla.
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