How to Say "she" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “she” is “ella” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella es mi hermana.
She is my sister.
El regalo es para ella.
The gift is for her.
¿Viste la película? Ella fue muy buena.
Did you see the movie? It was very good.
Who's Doing the Action?
'Ella' tells you that a female person (or a feminine thing) is the one doing the main action. For example, 'Ella come' means 'She eats'.
Using 'Ella' for Things
In Spanish, even objects have a 'gender'. If a noun is feminine, like 'la mesa' (the table), you use 'ella' to refer to it. It's like saying 'it'.
Optional but Important
Sometimes you can leave 'ella' out if it's clear who you're talking about. The verb ending often tells you. For example, 'Canta bien' can mean 'She sings well'.
Forgetting Noun Gender
Mistake: “Me gusta el coche. Él es rápido.”
Correction: Me gusta la casa. Ella es grande. A masculine thing like 'el coche' uses 'él', but a feminine thing like 'la casa' must use 'ella'.
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