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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
| Recording | English | Spanish | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | a | ||
| at (used for "la") | a |
Examples of "personal a" in use
There are 2 examples of the Spanish word for "personal a" being used:| Recording | English | Spanish | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni heard Skura screaming. | Yanni escuchó a Skura gritar. | ||
| I’m scared of dentists. | Tengo miedo a los dentistas. |
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