Pronombres de Sujeto Subject Pronouns

Subject Pronouns Replaces a noun When the pronoun is the subject (starts the sentence), it is called a Subject Pronoun. Ejemplo: Juan is swimming. He is swimming. Subject Subject Pronoun

English Subject Pronouns Singular Plural 1st person I We 2nd person You (fam) You all (fam) 3rd person He, She, You (for) They (m), They (f), You all (for)

Spanish Subject Pronouns Singular Plural 1st person Yo Nosotros 2nd person Tú Vosotros 3rd person Él, Ella, Usted (Ud.) Ellos, Ellas, Uds.

The first person singular pronoun “Yo” Note that it is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence: Mi amigo y yo…

Tú vs. Usted (Ud.) Tú Usted (Ud.) you (fam) Used when talking to someone you call by their first name you (for) Used when talking to someone you should respect.

3rd person singular masculine él It is used when talking ABOUT a boy/guy/man. DON’T forget the accent mark. If you do, you are actually writing the Spanish word for “the” él = he el = the

3rd person singular Feminine Ella It is used when talking ABOUT a girl/woman Remember the ll = a “y” sound.

The first person plural Nosotros Talking about a group of people that includes you Use “Nosotras” if 2 or more girls are speaking. Use “Nosotros” if a boy and a girl are speaking. “Name and I” is also 1st person plural Jorge y yo

2nd person plural Vosotros Talking TO a group of FRIENDS (all male or a mixed group) Means “you all” familiar Only used in España Use “Vosotras” if talking to all girls.

3rd person Plural Ellos Ellos = They (masculine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of boys/guys/men or a mixed group. Please pronounce it correctly. Remember ll= y sound.

3rd person plural Ellas Ellas = They (feminine) It is used when talking ABOUT a group of only females. Please pronounce it correctly. Remember ll= y sound.

you all - formal Ustedes (Uds.) Talking TO a group of ADULTS (any gender) Used in Latin America for both formal and informal groups