Spanish 8
gramática 15
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Personal A
The personal a is used in Spanish if a person is the direct object of a
sentence. In other words, if the action is being received by a person, use a
personal a.
The personal a does not have a meaning. It simply indicates that the direct
object of the sentence is a person. It is always placed after the verb.
Parts of a sentence:
Subject(S) - ___________________________________________
Verb(V) -
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Direct Object (DO)- ______________________________________
Indirect Object(IDO) - _____________________________________
Label the sentences:
1. The coach throws the ball to Ana.
2. Ana visits her grandma.
Translate the above sentences into Spanish:
1. ______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
Use the personal a with pets, but not with animals in general.
Yo veo a mi perro.
Yo veo tres elefantes.
These are some verbs that would require the use of the personal a.
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Abrazar (to hug)
Amar/Querer (to love)
Besar (to kiss)
Escribir(to write)
Insultar (to insult)
Mirar (to watch)
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Patear (to kick)
Ver (to see)
Visitar (to visit)
Levantar (to lift)
Oir (to hear)
Recordar (to remember)
Do these sentences need the personal a ? Which word is the Direct Object?
1. Yo miro _____ la televisión
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2. Yo miro ______ mi hermanito.
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3. Yo insulto ______ mi hermano mayor.
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4. Yo insulto ______ el programa.
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5. Yo visito _______ la plaza mayor.
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6. Yo visito _______ mis primos.
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7. Yo recuerdo _____ la lección.
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8. Yo recuerdo ______ mi profesora.
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9. Yo escribo ______ una carta.
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10. Yo escribo _______ mi tía.
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