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Spanish frequency list

No. 4 in Spanish

a

The Spanish word "a" means "to," "at," or "on," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Voy a la tienda.

    I am going to the store.

    Indicates direction or destination.

  • Invité a María a la fiesta.

    I invited Maria to the party.

    Used as a preposition before a direct object that refers to a person.

  • Empieza a llover.

    It starts to rain.

    Used to introduce the infinitive verb that follows certain verbs.

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