a
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
Examples of "personal a" in use
There are 61 examples of the Spanish word for "personal a" being used:| Recording | English | Spanish | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| The army use civilians as human shields. | El ejército usa a los civiles como escudos humanos. |
