✏️ Subject Pronouns in Spanish – Yo, Tú, Él…

 Learn Spanish and Culture – Beginner Level (A1)

By Teacher Laura de Español 🍊

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👩‍🏫 What are subject pronouns?

Subject pronouns are words that replace the subject of the sentence (the person doing the action).
In English: I, you, he, she, we, they…
In Spanish: yo, tú, él, ella, nosotros… — but they also show gender and formality!

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✨ Subject Pronouns in Spanish

Spanish	English	Notes
yo	I
tú	you (informal)	use with friends, family
usted (Ud.)	you (formal)	polite – use with strangers, elders
él	he
ella	she
nosotros	we (masculine/mixed)	if there's at least one man
nosotras	we (feminine)	all women
vosotros	you all (informal, Spain)	not used in Latin America
vosotras	you all (fem., Spain)	Spain only
ustedes (Uds.)	you all (formal/informal in Latin America)	Common in Colombia
ellos	they (masculine/mixed)
ellas	they (feminine)	all women

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🧠 Examples

• Yo hablo español. → I speak Spanish.

• Tú eres amable. → You are kind.

• Ella vive en Medellín. → She lives in Medellín.

• Nosotros estudiamos español. → We study Spanish.

• Ustedes son estudiantes. → You all are students.

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💞 Cultural Connection

In Colombia, respect and closeness are very important. We often use usted even with family, to show affection and respect.
Example:

• ¿Cómo está usted, abuela?
  Using pronouns properly helps you connect deeply with people — which is part of the magic of speaking Spanish.

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📝 Practice time

1. Match the Spanish pronoun to the English one:

   • yo → __________

   • ustedes → __________

   • ella → __________

   • nosotros → __________

2. Fill in the blanks:

   • _____ vivo en Bogotá. (I)

   • ¿_____ eres de México? (you – informal)

   • _____ son mis amigos. (they – masculine)

   • _____ estudiamos juntos. (we – feminine)

3. Translate into Spanish:

   • She speaks English. → ______________________

   • We are happy. → ______________________

   • You all are friends. → ______________________

   • I am tired. → ______________________

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🌟 Tip from Teacher Laura 🍊

Start using pronouns in daily phrases. Instead of just “hablo español,” say “yo hablo español.” Practice with people around you: tú eres mi amigo, ella es simpática. This helps you think in Spanish — and feel more confident.

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➡️ Next article:

“Ser vs. Estar – What’s the Difference?” (A Beginner’s Guide)

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Con cariño y alegría,
Teacher Laura de Español 🍊
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