ella
“ella” means “she” in Spanish (Used when a female is the one doing the action.).
she
Also: her, it
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Ella es mi hermana.
A1She is my sister.
El regalo es para ella.
A1The gift is for her.
¿Viste la película? Ella fue muy buena.
A2Did you see the movie? It was very good.
Hablé con ella ayer.
A1I spoke with her yesterday.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ella
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ella' to talk about 'la bicicleta' (the bicycle)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'illa', which was a way to say 'that one' for a female person or thing. Over time, it shortened and changed to become the Spanish 'ella'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Spanish speakers sometimes leave out 'ella' or 'él'?
The ending of the verb in Spanish often tells you who is doing the action. For example, 'camina' means 'he/she walks'. So, unless you need to be extra clear or add emphasis, you can often drop 'ella' and people will still understand.
Can 'ella' really mean 'it'?
Yes! In Spanish, all nouns have a gender. If a noun is feminine, like 'la silla' (the chair) or 'la comida' (the food), you use 'ella' when you refer to it. It's a key difference from English that you'll get used to with practice!