A before a known person
For a specific person as the object, Spanish normally uses : , . With pets treated as individuals, use it too: . An ordinary object does not take it: . This does not mean a destination.
With an object word
becomes . becomes . Do not keep the separate before these small object words. normally does not take personal a in .
Put events in order
, , and organise a short description. . A report can use brief present-tense entries to show a timeline.
Know a fact or know a person
is for information or a skill: . is for being acquainted with someone or somewhere: , . Personal is used for Clara, but not for the town.
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Practice 1/4 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Busco Clara.
I look for Clara.
Busco llave.
I look for the key.
Veo a Lucía. veo aquí.
I see Lucía. I see her here.
Tengo hermano.
I have a brother.
Yo a Clara.
I know Clara.
Vosotros Valdemora.
You know Valdemora.
Practice 2/4 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Veo Tomás en la foto.
I see Tomás in the photo.
Michi: busco en el patio.
Michi: I look for him in the courtyard.
Primero empieza el concierto. vuelve la luz.
First the concert starts. Then the light returns.
Tú a Javier. Ella a Elvira.
You know Javier. She knows Elvira.
Nosotros la ciudad. Ellos el parque.
We know the town. They know the park.
Practice 3/4 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
I cannot see anyone.
I am looking for my sister.
Tomás dances at the end.
Practice 4/4 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
