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Question

Hola

I'm still beginner in Spanish, and i need some helps to understand the construction of the sentence below:

A Juan le encanta ver los dibujos animados. Juan loves to watch cartoons.

I just don't understand the use of "A Juan le" can someone explain me what is it and how we use it.

I know encantar is an intransitive verb so it needs an indirect object pronoun. so is "A Juan le " in this case similar to "Se"?

More examples about this points would be appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

the "a" in "a Juan" is needed because all people and pets (optional, but I always use it, 'cause I love my pet! ) need an "a" in front of them because well. . .they're alive therefore important, ¿sabes? and as for the "le" part of your question. . .le just refers to "le encanta" as in "he/she/you (formal) loves. Do you know how that verb chart works? (here it is if you don't!)

Encantar:

Me encanta(n)

Te encanta(n)

Le encanta(n)
Nos encanta(n)

Os encanta(n)
Le/les encanta(n)

See the connection, now? I hope I answered your question and have a great day!!!!!!!

Thank, I understand better now - Krama, Mar 10, 2010

Answer 2

Polariz:

In Spanish grammar, there is a term referred to as "The personal 'a' ". It is more fully explained at our reference page found by following this link ----> The personal "a".

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Answer 3

I think that when a person is the object of a verb you have to put in the personal 'a'. As encanta is a reflexive verb Juan is the object as must therefor also be preceeded by the personal 'a'. However, I'm only a beginner myself so wait to see if anyone else thinks if this is correct.