Breakdown of Les despeses són al contracte.
ser
to be
a
in
el contracte
the contract
les despeses
the expenses
Questions & Answers about Les despeses són al contracte.
Why is it les and not another word for the?
Because despeses is a feminine plural noun, and Catalan articles must agree with the noun.
The main definite articles are:
- el = masculine singular
- la = feminine singular
- els = masculine plural
- les = feminine plural
So:
- les despeses = the expenses
What does despeses mean exactly, and what is the singular form?
Despeses means expenses or costs.
Its singular form is despesa, so:
- la despesa = the expense
- les despeses = the expenses
It is a feminine noun, which is why it uses la / les.
What verb form is són?
són is the 3rd person plural present form of ser, and here it means are.
It matches the subject les despeses, which is plural.
Compare:
- La despesa és al contracte. = The expense is in the contract.
- Les despeses són al contracte. = The expenses are in the contract.