When do you use a la, al, and a el, in spanish?

Read and select the correct option for the blank. an exchange student from mexico brings a typical food from his culture to school. after you ask, what can he say? —hola, amigo fernando. yo como el ceviche. —¿eres de méxico? —sí, soy de méxico y come la tortilla escribo la yerba mate escribe la yerba mate como la tortilla