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The Personal “a” A preposition that is used ONLY when an action is directed towards a person/pet. It is a formality that doesn’t exist in the English language and doesn’t translate to English.
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In order to properly use the personal “a” you need to first find out what the direct object of the verb is. (espera, que es un objeto directo?!?)
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A direct object is a thing or person that receives the direct action of the verb. I eat the tamales. Yo como los tamales. Óscar kisses his wife. Óscar besa a su esposa.
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Notice that direct objects that are people or domesticated animals (and sometimes personified things) are signaled by the personal a. Ó scar kisses his wife. Óscar besa a su esposa. I walk my dog every morning. Paseo a mi perro todas las mañanas.
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Ó scar has a very pretty wife. Óscar tiene una esposa muy bonita. We’re looking for an efficient secretary. Buscamos una secretaria eficiente. Generally, the personal a is not used after the verb tener. Nor is it used with a direct object that is an unspecified or indefinite person.
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How to use it: ◦ Decide if a person/pet is receiving the action of the verb ◦ Insert the “a” just before the person/pet an action is done to. ◦ Change it to “al” if the word “el” comes before the person/pet mentioned. (…al padre de mi amigo) ◦ Place it in front of quién when asking a question about who an action is done to. (“A quien necesito dar la tarea?”
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Decide whether or not you need to use the personal “a” 1. Sra. Veigel, Escucha _______ musica latina? 2. Miras tu _______ los debates de Obama y Romney? 3. Conoces tu _______ mi amiga, Josefina? 4. Yo no conozco _______ la ciudad de Houston. 5. ____ quien conocen ustedes en la clase de arte? 6. _____ quien tiene mi cuaderno? 7. Mi abuelo conoco _____ el Presidente de Mexico.
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