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"Person" in Spanish: persona
la persona
Person in Spanish is la persona (pehr-SOH-nah). It is feminine for everyone: una persona. The plural is las personas.
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How to pronounce persona
Say it
pehr-SOH-nah
/peɾˈso.na/
pehr-SOH-nah for persona. Stress SOH.
"Person" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la persona | the person Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| una persona | a person Any one person. | Any one person. |
| esa persona | that person Pointing someone out politely. | Pointing someone out politely. |
| las personas | the people / persons Countable plural. | Countable plural. |
How to use persona in real life
- 1At a desk
Necesito una persona de ayuda.
I need a person to help.
Una persona for one helper.
- 2In a line
Esa persona es la siguiente.
That person is next.
Esa persona when pointing politely.
- 3Office rule
Cada persona firma aquí.
Each person signs here.
Cada persona for everyone individually.
Mistakes English speakers make with persona
Incorrect: El persona espera.
Correct: La persona espera.
Persona is always feminine grammatically, even for a man.
Incorrect: Un persona amable.
Correct: Una persona amable.
Use una with feminine persona.
Good to know
Good to knowPersona stays feminine in grammar even when the person is a man: él es una persona amable. Use persona when you want a polite, gender-neutral noun, and gente for people as a mass idea.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping at a reception desk
ChatPal
¿Atiendes a esa persona?
Are you helping that person?
You
Sí. La persona necesita un formulario.
Yes. The person needs a form.
ChatPal
Aquí hay uno.
Here’s one.
You
Gracias. Se lo doy.
Thanks. I’ll give it to them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Person" in Spanish
Why is persona feminine for a man?
The noun persona is always feminine. Say una persona, la persona.
Persona or gente?
Persona for one countable person. Gente for people as a group.
What is the plural?
Las personas.
How do you pronounce persona?
pehr-SOH-nah. Stress SOH.
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