A: to, at
Pronunciation: ah (stress the capital letters)
A means “to, at” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to, at; personal “a”
- How to say it: ah
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “a” means and how to use it
A is the preposition for movement toward something (voy a casa), time (a las ocho), and indirect objects (le doy el libro a Ana). It also appears before a specific person as the “personal a.”
Examples with audio
- Voy a la escuela.I go to school.
- Nos vemos a las ocho.We will meet at eight.
- Veo a mi madre todos los días.I see my mother every day.
Usage tip
The personal “a” goes before a direct object that is a specific person: “veo a María,” but “veo la casa.” With “el,” a becomes “al”: voy al banco.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to, at” in Spanish?
“to, at” in Spanish is “a.” It is pronounced ah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “a”?
Say ah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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