Ella (en. She)

/ˈe.ʝa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Pronoun used to refer to a woman.
She is my best friend.
Ella es mi mejor amiga.
Pronoun used instead of a feminine noun.
The teacher said that she would explain the topic.
La profesora dijo que ella explicaría el tema.

Etymology

From the Latin 'illa', which means 'that one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

She knows it.
It refers to her having knowledge about a matter.
Ella lo sabe
She is the best.
Indicating that she has exceptional qualities.
Ella es la mejor
She likes it.
Expresses that she has interest or pleasure in something.
A ella le gusta

Related Words

herself
Refers to the same person in singular feminine.
ella misma
her and her world
Expression that refers to a woman's concerns or interests.
ella y su mundo

Slang Meanings

Girl
That girl is very fun.
Esa ella es una chica muy divertida.
Blonde
The blonde always arrives late.
La güera siempre llega tarde.