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"A ellos" is a phrase which is often translated as "them", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "a ellos" and "a" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. to them
Sobra un póster, así que se lo podríamos dar a ellos, que han dicho que lo querían.There's a poster too many, so we could give it to them, since they've said they wanted it.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Creo que mis padres están deseando que me vuelva a ir. - Estoy segura de que a ellos les encanta tenerte aquí.I think my parents are looking forward to my leaving again. - I'm sure they love to have you here.
Dicen que a ellos les da igual un restaurante que otro.They say they don't mind either restaurant.
a, la a(
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
