2 Verb Question... Is a always necesary?

Question

I´m sometimes confused when or if I should use the a inbetween a conjugated verb followed by an infinitive. I know that there are verbs that automatically are followed with the a in every situation like ir, venir, and conocer, and when there is a conjugated verb followed by a person or a pet like; Estoy hablando a mis hermanas o Conozco a España. My question is, is it necesary when there is no personal a or special verb involved to use an a as a link to the infinitive verb??? Ejemplo; Yo puedo hacer un globo (No hay nada a in esta frase)

**"Conozco a España" means "I know Spain.".... in a person type of way... I guess "Spain" could be someone's name, but if you are referring to the country, this doesn't really make much sense - MeEncantanCarasSonrisas, Apr 28, 2010

Answer 1

The 'a' is not used because there is a conjugated verb followed by an infinitive. It is used because it is customary after some verbs (you simply have to remember which ones).

Answer 2

No, the ''a'' is not always required. Yo pudeo hacer un globo is perfectly proper.

Answer 3

Hi jal, welcome to the forum

Look at this article about the "personal a", it will help you to understand-