How it works
Spanish often identifies the subject with the verb ending, so a subject pronoun may be omitted. When a pronoun is included, it identifies or emphasizes who performs the action. The table includes the singular and plural forms tested in this lesson. In most of Spain, vosotros and vosotras are the familiar plural forms; ustedes is used for a formal plural there and for both familiar and formal plural address in most of Latin America.
| Pronoun | Reference |
|---|---|
| yo | I |
| tú | familiar singular you |
| él | he |
| ella | she |
| usted | formal singular you |
| nosotros | we: masculine or mixed group |
| nosotras | we: feminine group |
| vosotros | familiar plural you in most of Spain: masculine or mixed |
| vosotras | familiar plural you in most of Spain: feminine |
| ellos | they: masculine or mixed |
| ellas | they: feminine |
| ustedes | plural you |
See it in a sentence
Yo estudio español.
I study Spanish.
"Yo" means "I" and tells us who studies.
Ella vive en Madrid.
She lives in Madrid.
"Ella" means "she" and tells us who lives in Madrid.
Put it into practice
Try it yourself
6 questions, with feedback after every answer. No account needed.
