11 Personal 'a' Rule

Question 1

When is the personal ‘a’ rule applied? Give an example

Answer 1

When the direct object of a sentence is a person.
E.g. Visité a Juan
When the speaker wishes to show affection for a pet.
E.g. ¿Has visto al perro?

Question 2

After which verb is the person a rule not used?

Answer 2

Tener

E.g. Tengo un amigo

Question 3

What other times is the personal a rule not used? Give an example

Answer 3

When the person is not specified

E.g. Busco un mecánico