👤 Spanish Pronouns
Subject pronouns tell us who is performing the action in a sentence. In Spanish, they are often optional because the verb ending usually shows who is speaking. Learning subject pronouns will help you understand conversations and use the correct verb forms.
🟢 Spanish Subject Pronouns
👤 Yo
I
I
🫵 Tú
You (informal)
You (informal)
👨 Él
He
He
👩 Ella
She
She
🤝 Usted
You (formal)
You (formal)
👥 Nosotros / Nosotras
We
We
🫱 Vosotros / Vosotras
You all (Spain)
You all (Spain)
👨👩👧 Ustedes
You all
You all
👨👨👦 Ellos
They (masculine or mixed group)
They (masculine or mixed group)
👩👩👧 Ellas
They (feminine group)
They (feminine group)
🧠 Useful Grammar
Subject Pronouns Are Often Optional
Spanish verbs usually tell you who is performing the action, so subject pronouns are often omitted.
Yo hablo español.
Hablo español.
Both mean "I speak Spanish."
Spanish verbs usually tell you who is performing the action, so subject pronouns are often omitted.
Yo hablo español.
Hablo español.
Both mean "I speak Spanish."
Use Pronouns for Emphasis
Include the pronoun when you want to emphasize who is doing the action.
Yo estudio.
Él trabaja.
Include the pronoun when you want to emphasize who is doing the action.
Yo estudio.
Él trabaja.
Match the Verb
The verb must agree with the subject pronoun.
Yo hablo
Tú hablas
Ella habla
The verb must agree with the subject pronoun.
Yo hablo
Tú hablas
Ella habla
🟡 Formal vs. Informal
🫵 Tú
Use with friends, family, children, and people you know well.
Use with friends, family, children, and people you know well.
🤝 Usted
Use in formal situations, with strangers, elders, or professionals.
Use in formal situations, with strangers, elders, or professionals.
🇪🇸 Vosotros
Used mainly in Spain for an informal group.
Used mainly in Spain for an informal group.
🌎 Ustedes
Used throughout Latin America for all groups of people.
Used throughout Latin America for all groups of people.
⚠️ Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Yo es estudiante
✅ Yo soy estudiante.
✅ Yo soy estudiante.
❌ Tú habla español
✅ Tú hablas español.
✅ Tú hablas español.
❌ Él tengo un perro
✅ Él tiene un perro.
✅ Él tiene un perro.
❌ Nosotros vive aquí
✅ Nosotros vivimos aquí.
✅ Nosotros vivimos aquí.
❓ Useful Questions
¿Cómo te llamas?
What's your name?
What's your name?
¿Cómo está usted?
How are you? (formal)
How are you? (formal)
¿Dónde viven ustedes?
Where do you all live?
Where do you all live?
¿Qué hacen ellos?
What are they doing?
What are they doing?
💬 Everyday Conversation
Meeting Someone
A: ¿Cómo te llamas?
B: Me llamo Ana. ¿Y tú?
A: Yo me llamo Carlos.
A: What's your name?
B: My name is Ana. And you?
A: My name is Carlos.
A: ¿Cómo te llamas?
B: Me llamo Ana. ¿Y tú?
A: Yo me llamo Carlos.
A: What's your name?
B: My name is Ana. And you?
A: My name is Carlos.
Speaking Formally
A: ¿Cómo está usted?
B: Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?
A: How are you?
B: Very well, thank you. And you?
A: ¿Cómo está usted?
B: Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?
A: How are you?
B: Very well, thank you. And you?
📝 Example Sentences
👤 Yo estudio español.
I study Spanish.
I study Spanish.
🫵 Tú trabajas aquí.
You work here.
You work here.
👨 Él vive en Madrid.
He lives in Madrid.
He lives in Madrid.
👥 Nosotros cocinamos juntos.
We cook together.
We cook together.
👨👩👧 Ustedes hablan muy bien.
You all speak very well.
You all speak very well.
👩👩👧 Ellas son amigas.
They are friends.
They are friends.
🏆 Final Practice
Choose the correct subject pronoun before pressing play.
- hablo → yo
- eres → tú
- vivimos → nosotros
- tienen → ellos / ellas / ustedes
- es → él / ella / usted