Meaning
she
In a sentence
Ella era considerata la donna più colta della città.
She was considered the most cultured woman in the city.
Ella non rispose e continuò a guardare fuori dalla finestra.
She did not reply and continued to look out the window.
Come ella stessa ha dichiarato nel suo saggio, i risultati sono chiari.
As she herself stated in her essay, the results are clear.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ella | Nom · feminine · singular · 3rd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'ella' only in formal writing or speech; 'lei' is standard for 'she' in all other contexts.
- Unlike 'lei,' 'ella' never contracts with prepositions (e.g., 'con lei' but 'con ella').
- Avoid overusing 'ella'—it sounds stiff or old-fashioned in casual conversation.