The Personal 'a'

Question

That little letter 'a' has quite a few uses in Spanish and it can be quite confusing especially when some uses (such as the personal 'a') is untranslatable in many languages including English.

I hope that these lessons might help if you're having trouble understanding the personal 'a' and some other uses of 'a' in Spanish.

The Spanish personal 'a'

The Spanish 'A' and its many uses including 'the personal a'

Answer 1

A thousand thank you's. I am definitely going to look at those articles. I always forget that little troublemaker. I just hope it's a 'beginner thing'.

'little troublemaker' - lol :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 11, 2012

I am N O T! - 0095ca4c, Dec 12, 2012

jajajaja :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 14, 2012

Answer 2

It comes up a lot, so great post (and regrettably, I still miss it a lot when I let me guard down)

Thanks!

Thanx Rog :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 10, 2012

Answer 3

Now I realize that,probably, I've been using "to" a lot times where it isn't necessary.

I wish that was all I had to worry about. :-) - 0095ca4c, Dec 11, 2012

Answer 4

Very good post, Kiwi! We can all use this review. Thank you!

Thanks Rac :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 11, 2012

Answer 5

Muy acertado y necesario tu hilo, Kiwi. Muchas gracias.

Thanx Franco, please let me know if you can think of anything else that would be good to add to the article :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 11, 2012

I could not think of anything else to add. You've done a phenomenal job, Kiwi! - francobollo, Dec 11, 2012

guao, that's high praise indeed, thanx :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 11, 2012

Answer 6

Nice one Kiwi

Thanks Katy :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 11, 2012

Answer 7

Thank you, that a is a confusing thing!

You're very welcome, I hope it's useful :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 12, 2012