Pronoun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Él: he, him
él
Pronunciation: ehl (stress the capital letters)
Él means “he, him” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: he, him
- How to say it: ehl
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “él” means and how to use it
Él means “he” or “him.” The accent separates it from the article “el” (the).
Examples with audio
- Él es mi hermano.He is my brother.
- Ella habla con él.She talks to him.
- Él trabaja en un banco.He works at a bank.
Usage tip
Él (he) has an accent; el (the) does not. The feminine is “ella.” When it replaces a masculine noun: “el libro” → “él.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “he, him” in Spanish?
“he, him” in Spanish is “él.” It is pronounced ehl, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “él”?
Say ehl. 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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