Él (en. He)

[el]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Pronoun used to refer to a previously mentioned man.
He is my brother.
Él es mi hermano.
Used to emphasize or distinguish the subject in a sentence.
He really wants to help.
Él realmente quiere ayudar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ille', meaning 'that one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he himself
refers to him in a context of self-appreciation
él mismo
it is not he
expresses that it does not refer to that person
no es él
for him
in reference to actions due to that person
por él

Related Words

she
Third-person singular personal pronoun, feminine.
ella
they
Third-person plural personal pronoun, masculine or mixed.
ellos
they
Third-person plural personal pronoun, feminine.
ellas

Slang Meanings

Dude
He is a very nice dude.
Él es un tío muy simpático.
Buddy
He is a lifelong buddy.
Él es un pana de toda la vida.