Part of Speech

he is a pronoun.

Phonetic Transcription

/hɛ/

Translation Options into English

The Spanish pronoun "he" translates to "he" in English.

Meaning and Usage

In the Spanish language, "he" is the third-person singular pronoun used exclusively for masculine subjects. It is commonly used both in oral speech and written contexts, although more frequently observed in formal writing, literature, and narrative forms.

Example Sentences

1. He quiere ir al cine.
   (He wants to go to the cinema.)

2. He es un buen estudiante.
   (He is a good student.)

3. He ha llegado tarde a la reunión.
   (He has arrived late to the meeting.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"he" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions by itself. However, it can feature in sentences that include idiomatic phrases. Here are some examples using contextually relevant phrases:

1. Aunque he leído mucho, siempre hay más que aprender.
   (Even though he has read a lot, there is always more to learn.)

2. Siempre dice que he hecho lo mejor que he podido.
   (He always says that I have done the best I could.)

3. Él piensa que he hecho un gran trabajo.
   (He thinks that I have done a great job.)

4. Según he escuchado, él planea mudarse.
   (According to what I have heard, he plans to move.)

Etymology

The pronoun "he" in Spanish comes from the Latin word "ille," which also denoted a masculine singular pronoun. The evolution of the pronoun in the romance languages retained the distinctive masculine form.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Él (He)
- Ese (That - masculine context)

Antonyms:
- Ella (She)
- Ellos (They - mixed or masculine plural)
- Ellas (They - feminine plural)

This comprehensive guide provides a thorough overview of the Spanish pronoun "he," including its grammatical role, usage, derived meaning, and additional examples to illustrate its application in language.