When should the personal a be used in a sentence, and why? Write your answer in English. Next, write a complete sentence in Spanish that uses the personal a. My lesson: Use the personal "a" when the object that is receiving an action is a person. Juan escucha a María. Juan escucha música. • Use the personal "a" when you are referring to a pet. •You don't use the personal "a" with animals but if the animal is a pet you do use the personal a). Use of personal a with pets. Alimento a mi gato (you know the cat) Alimento un gato (a cat you don't know)

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The personal "a" should be used in a sentence when the direct object is a person or a pet that is receiving an action. It is a way to show respect or acknowledgement towards the living being.

Voy a visitar a mi abuela mañana. (I am going to visit my grandma tomorrow.)