What does "a" mean in English?

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Spanish

a

English

to

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Alternative translations of "a"

at
into
by
on

Examples of how to use "a" in Spanish

Spanish
Voy a la tienda ahora.
English
I'm going to the store now.
Spanish
Voy a casa temprano.
English
I'm going home early.
Spanish
Ella aprende a cocinar hoy.
English
She is learning to cook today.
Spanish
Llevé el libro a Marta.
English
I took the book to Marta.
Spanish
Nos vemos a las cinco.
English
See you at five.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "a" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Voy a la tienda ahora.

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