1. Subject pronouns Preview Subject pronouns Tú and usted
Ustedes and vosotros
Nosotros, vosotros, and ellos

2. Subject pronouns These are the subject pronouns in Spanish. yo I
nosotros we
nosotras
we (all female) tú
you
vosotros
you
vosotras
you (all female)
usted
you
ustedes
you él he
ellos
they
ella
she
ellas
they (all female)

3. Tú and usted
The subject pronouns tú and usted both mean you when you’re talking to one person.
However, they are used in different situations.
teacher
adult you’ve just met
someone you show respect to
friend
relative
someone your age
Familiar tú
Formal
usted

4. Tú and usted
Although subject pronouns are often left out, the pronoun usted is commonly stated when addressing someone to show respect.
¿Cómo está usted?
How are you?

5. Ustedes and vosotros
The subject pronouns ustedes and vosotros mean you when talking to more than one person.
They are also used in different situations.
friend
relative
someone your age
Familiar (in Spain)
vosotros
Formal and familiar
ustedes
any group

6. Nosotros, vosotros and ellos
The pronouns nosotros, vosotros, and ellos have feminine forms.
Masculine
group of all males
group of males
and females
nosotros
vosotros (Spain)
ellos
Feminine
nosotras
vosotras (Spain)
ellas
group of
all females