La

"La" is a preposition and definite article in the Romance languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. It is derived from Latin "illa," meaning "that one" or "the one over there." In Spanish and Italian, "la" is used as a definite article for feminine nouns, while in French and Portuguese, it serves a similar function but is also used as an indefinite article in certain contexts. In Romanian, "la" is used as a preposition meaning "to" or "at," and as a definite article for feminine nouns. The usage and pronunciation of "la" can vary slightly between these languages, but its core meaning remains consistent across them.