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.