Episode 005 Learn Spanish Pronouns: Your Key to Fluency 🔑

First thing, what is a subject pronoun?

In Spanish, subject pronouns are used to indicate who is performing the action in a sentence. However, it's important to note that they are often omitted because the verb conjugation usually makes it clear who the subject is.

• Yo - I

  • Example:

    • Yo soy Silvia. - I am Silvia.

• Tú - You (informal)

  • Example:

    • Tú eres mi amigo. - You are my friend.

• Usted - You (formal)

  • Example:

    • Usted es muy amable. - You are very kind.

• Él - He

  • Example:

    • Él se llama Pedro. - His name is Pedro.

• Ella - She

  • Example:

    • Ella se llama Masha. - Her name is Masha.

• Nosotros/Nosotras - We (masculine/mixed group, feminine)

  • Example:

    • Nosotros somos estudiantes. - We are students.

• Vosotros/Vosotras - You all (informal, masculine/mixed group, feminine)

  • Example:

    • Vosotras sois amigas. - You all are friends (feminine).

• Ellos - They (masculine/mixed group)

  • Example:

    • Ellos se llaman Juan y Carlos. - Their names are Juan and Carlos.

• Ellas - They (feminine)

  • Example:

    • Ellas son profesoras. - They are teachers.

Omitting Pronouns in Spanish

In Spanish, it’s common to leave out the subject pronoun because the verb endings change according to the subject, making it clear who is performing the action. For example:

• Soy Silvia. - (I am Silvia.)

• Eres mi amigo. - (You are my friend.)

Even though the subject pronoun is omitted, the meaning remains clear due to the verb conjugation.

A message from Silvia

¡Hola, amigos y amigas!

I want to remind you to keep practicing these pronouns, even if they’re often omitted in conversation. Understanding them will help you grasp verb conjugations more easily. Keep this guide handy as you listen to our episodes, and don’t be afraid to speak out loud.

¡Tú puedes! ¡Hasta la próxima!

Con cariño,

Silvia