Pronoun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Ella: she, her
ella
Pronunciation: EH-yah (stress the capital letters)
Ella means “she, her” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: she, her
- How to say it: EH-yah
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ella” means and how to use it
Ella means “she” or “her.” It is the feminine counterpart of “él.”
Examples with audio
- Ella es mi vecina.She is my neighbor.
- Voy con ella al cine.I am going with her to the movies.
- Ella estudia medicina.She studies medicine.
Usage tip
The ll sounds like “y” in most of Latin America. After a preposition, ella stays the same: para ella, con ella.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “she, her” in Spanish?
“she, her” in Spanish is “ella.” It is pronounced EH-yah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ella”?
Say EH-yah. 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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