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"She" in Portuguese: ela
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She in Portuguese is ela. Verbs often drop the pronoun: (Ela) chegou. Keep ela for clarity or contrast: Ela decide; eu espero.
Team roles
Ela apresenta; eu controlo os slides.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ela
Say it
EH-lah
/ˈe.la/
EH-lah
"She" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ela | she Subject pronoun. | Subject pronoun. |
| ela mesma | she herself Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| e ela? | and her / and she? Follow-up. | Follow-up. |
| para ela | for her Prepositional. | Prepositional. |
How to use ela in real life
- 1Team roles
Ela apresenta; eu controlo os slides.
She presents; I control the slides.
Contrast.
- 2Friend update
Ela já chegou no aeroporto.
She’s already arrived at the airport.
News.
- 3Gift idea
Comprei flores para ela.
I bought flowers for her.
Object of prep.
Mistakes English speakers make with ela
Incorrect: She é minha chefe.
Correct: Ela é minha chefe.
Use ela, not English she.
Incorrect: La chegou cedo. (as subject)
Correct: Ela chegou cedo.
Subject is ela; a/la are object forms.
Good to know
Like ele, ela is often dropped when the verb is clear. Bring ela back for contrast in stories. After prepositions: com ela, para ela.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a friend
ChatPal
Ela já respondeu a mensagem?
Has she answered the message yet?
You
Ela respondeu: está no elevador.
She answered: she’s in the elevator.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Então ela sobe agora.
Great. Then she’s coming up now.
You
Eu abro a porta.
I’ll open the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "She" in Portuguese
She?
Ela.
Must I say ela?
Often optional if the verb shows person.
For her?
Para ela / pra ela.
She herself?
Ela mesma.
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