25 Es el 31 de marzo. The Personal “a”

The Personal “a” When the direct object of sentence is a person, you must put “a” before it. This is called the personal “a.” Only exists in Spanish. Has no translation in English.

Ejemplos I am looking for Julio. Yo busco a Julio. Find the verb and ask “What?” or “Who?” – that will give you the direct object. If it is a “who” then use the personal “a” before the direct object.

Más Ejemplos He is looking at a pretty girl. Él mira a una chica bonita. You (fam.) are looking for Mrs. H. Tú buscas a la Sra. H. I greet the students. Yo saludo a los alumnos.

A + el = al When using the personal “a”: if the word immediately after “a” is “el” you MUST combine the two and write the contraction “al”! I am looking for the teacher (m.). Yo busco a el profesor. Yo busco al profesor.

Más Ejemplos Anita looks at the boy. Anita mira a el chico. Anita mira al chico. You are looking for Mr. Brown. Tú buscas a el Sr. Brown. Tú buscas al Sr. Brown.