Spanish A-Level
Personal 'a'
What Personal 'a' means in Spanish A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Personal 'a'
The preposition 'a' that must precede a direct object when that object is a specific person or people. It must be used before 'nadie' (nobody) when 'nadie' is the object.
Topics that use Personal 'a'
- Negation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Personal 'a' in the exam
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