The use of 'al' in these sentences
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I was wondering why the following sentences have "al". I know al is a + el.
Abrí la ventana y entonces vi al hombre.
I opened the window and then I saw the man.
(I don't understand why it's not .....vi el hombre.
Ella siempre le esconde la torta al chico. She always hides the cake from the boy. (I don't understand why it's not ........la torta del chico.
If someone could answer this question without guessing I'd really appreciate it. I can't figure it out!
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updated Apr 11, 2010
posted by Erin
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Check out the use of 'Personal a'. Essentialy, when the object of a verb is a person, we use 'a'.
Here is the link:
updated Apr 11, 2010
edited by h1deaway
posted by h1deaway
Thank you, I can't believe I forgot about the personal a. - Erin, Apr 11, 2010
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It's the personal "a," which is used where the direct object of a sentence is a person.
updated Apr 11, 2010
posted by --Mariana--
