THE PERSONAL 'A'


Rules for using the personal 'a': 
  
When the direct object is a person or a loved animal use  verb + 'a' + direct object:
	Voy a invitar a mi amiga Patricia.  (I am going to invite my friend Patricia.)  
	Puedo llevar a Rufi, mi perro.  (I  could carry/bring Rufi, my dog.)


Verbs are not followed by the personal 'a' if the direct object are unspecified people:
	Busco un hombre para esta pelcula.    (I am looking for a man for this picture.)
	Busco a un hombre que vi ayer.  (I am looking for a man I saw yesterday.)


'Tener' indicating posession is NOT followed with the personal 'a':
	Tengo una hermana.   (I have a sister.)
	Tengo a mi hermana en el hospital.  (I have a sister in the hospital.  - Expressing the 'existence' of a sister in  a certain state, not possession.)