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"She" in Spanish: ella
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She in Spanish is ella. Ella pairs with third-person verbs like es and tiene. Drop ella when the verb is already clear.
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How to pronounce ella
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EH-yah
/ˈe.ʝa/
EH-yah. Stress EH. Latin American ella usually has ll like English y.
"She" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ella | she Stressed subject pronoun. | Stressed subject pronoun. |
| ella es… | she is… Introducing or describing a woman. | Introducing or describing a woman. |
| ella también | she too Including her. | Including her. |
| ella no | not her / she doesn't Contrast. | Contrast. |
How to use ella in real life
- 1Introduction
Ella es mi profesora.
She is my teacher.
Ella es names a woman.
- 2Plans
Ella llega más tarde.
She arrives later.
Ella clarifies who arrives.
- 3Contrast
Yo pido tacos. Ella pide sopa.
I order tacos. She orders soup.
Ella marks contrast.
Mistakes English speakers make with ella
Incorrect: Ella soy mi amiga.
Correct: Ella es mi amiga.
With ella use es. Soy belongs to yo.
Incorrect: Ella tiene hambre ella.
Correct: Ella tiene hambre. / Tiene hambre.
Say ella once. Doubling ella sounds odd.
Good to know
Good to knowElla is dropped often in natural speech. Keep ella when several people are in the story. The ll in ella usually sounds like y in Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a friend at a café
ChatPal
¿Dónde está Ana?
Where is Ana?
You
Ella viene en cinco minutos.
She's coming in five minutes.
ChatPal
¿Ella quiere café o té?
Does she want coffee or tea?
You
Café. Ella siempre pide café.
Coffee. She always orders coffee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "She" in Spanish
How do you pronounce ll in ella?
Like English y in Latin American ella: EH-yah.
Must I say ella every time?
No. Verb endings often show she. Add ella for clarity.
Ella vs lo/la?
Ella is subject she. La/le can be object her.
Capitalization?
Lowercase ella unless it starts the sentence.
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