Those are buildings. vs Those are the buildings.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Those are buildings." is a general statement indicating that the objects in question are buildings in a non-specific way. On the other hand, "Those are the buildings." is used when referring to specific buildings that have been previously mentioned or are known to the listener.

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Those are buildings.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make a general statement about buildings.

This phrase is used to make a general statement about a group of buildings without specifying which ones. It is a simple and clear way to describe the objects as buildings.

Examples:

Those are buildings we saw on our trip.
Those are buildings that have historical significance.
Those are buildings that were built last year.

Alternatives:

Those are tall buildings.
Those are old buildings.
Those are beautiful buildings.
Those buildings are new.
Those buildings are abandoned.

Those are the buildings.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to specific buildings that have been previously mentioned or are known to the listener.

This phrase is used when you want to specify particular buildings among a group. It indicates that the buildings being referred to are distinct and identifiable.

Examples:

Those are the buildings we visited last week.
Those are the buildings we discussed in the meeting.
Those are the buildings that were damaged in the storm.

Alternatives:

Those are the tall buildings.
Those are the old buildings.
Those are the beautiful buildings.
Those buildings are new.
Those buildings are abandoned.

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Those are buildings. vs Those are the buildings.