entender a su hijo
entender su pinto de vista
in english we don't use any preposition with the verb 'understasnd'
but why in spanish, do we use preposition 'a' sometimes?
What is the difference between entender with preposition 'a' and without it
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What is the difference between entender with preposition 'a' and without it
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Conjugate entender in the present tense in Spanish (El Presente)"
Asked 2 years ago
This is the personal a which is used in Spanish.
The personal a is used before direct objects. The personal a is generally used when the direct object is a person, or an animal or thing that is thought of as a having personal qualities.
There are a couple of lessons on here which will give you further explanations.
InmaKwiziq team member
Hola Irigasumi
Following Marsha's comment, here is a list on some personal "a" verbs and a list of some common verbs that take the "a" when having "people" direct objects.
I hope it helps,
Saludos
Inma
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