What does "a mi" mean? When do you use it?

Question

How do I translate "A mi abuelo no le gusta Internet"? Why is it written "A mi" rather than "Mi"?

Answer 1

You may like to review the reference article on the personal "a" here. This may explain why you say "A mi" rather than just "mi".

A las hormigas les gusta el azúcar. - samdie, Nov 24, 2010

Answer 2

Think of it like this .....

To my grandfather ... the internet is pleasing

After all - would you say this in English........?

My grandfather ... the internet is pleasing

Remember that "to like" doesn't exist in Spanish - something is pleasing to someone.

Answer 3

verbs like gustar have some special features in Spanish.

You can use the Search button in Answers to find several threads on the subject.

Also, you can check this article on indirect object for clarification

Answer 4

HI Syzygus,

I'm from Spain, the right one is " A mi abuelo no le gusta internet"

I hope its help you,

Miguel.