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"personal a" in Spanish

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Notes

This is a uniquely Spanish feature. When the direct object is a specific person (or pet), the preposition "a" is required before the object.

Summary

The Spanish translation for “personal a” is a.

Pronounced the same

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to a
at (used for "la") a
by a
on a

Examples of "personal a" in use

There are 32 examples of the Spanish word for "personal a" being used:
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Tom helps Mary. Tom ayuda a Mary.
through which a través del cual
Call your mother! ¡Llama a tu madre!
Tom deceived Mary. Tom engañó a Mary.
to visit someone visitar a alguien
Call Tom. Llame a Tom.
Respect God. Respeta a Dios.
Good morning everybody. Buenos dias a todas
Tom offended Mary. Tom ofendió a Mary.
internet connection conexión a Internet

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Ask anyone.,
Call Tom.,
Call your mother!,
Good morning everybody.,
He often comes.,
internet connection,
I’m scared of dentists.,
remote control,
Respect God.,
speeding offenders,
Tell Tom why.,
the jet fighter,
They deported Tom.,
through which,
to visit someone,
Tom deceived Mary.,
Tom helps Mary.,
Tom kicked Mary.,
Tom offended Mary.,
Tom won’t mind.
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