ella
pronounBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “ella” mean in English?
she
she (subject pronoun)
Example sentences
Ella vive aquí.
She lives here.
Ella es mi amiga.
She is my friend.
How to use it
Ella means 'she'. It is a subject pronoun, but Spanish often leaves subject pronouns out when context or the verb ending is clear.
Common mistake
Do not force ella into every sentence. Use it for clarity, contrast, or emphasis when the subject could be unclear.
Topics
Related Beginner words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 8.