3. Optionally, before the proper name of a woman used colloquially, as—
La Maria (Mary, our Mary).
4. Optionally, before the days of the week, especially when preceded by "on" in English, as—
Vendré el sábado: I shall come on Saturday.
5. Before the names of the following countries—
El Perú, La India, El Japón.
And some towns to be learnt by practice, as—
La Coruña, El Havre, El Cairo, El Ferrol, etc.
Although found sometimes before the names of countries in general, this example should not be followed.
The Definite Article is used in English and not in Spanish—