Learn the Spanish personal subject pronouns—yo, tú, él, ella, usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos, and more. Understand formal vs. informal use, gender rules, and plurals to confidently identify who performs an action in sentences. This beginner A1 level lesson explains key differences with English pronouns and offers practical examples for everyday communication.
- Pronouns agree with the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the subject.
- Use masculine pronouns for a group of all men or mixed.
- Use tú / vosotros for informal situations.
- Use "usted" / "ustedes" for formal situations.
| Persona (Person) | Singular (Singular) | Plural (Plural) |
|---|---|---|
| Primera (First) | Yo (I) | Nosotros (we) / Nosotras (We (feminine)) |
| Segunda (Second) | Tú (You) | Vosotros (You (plural)) / Vosotras (You (feminine plural)) |
| Tercera (Third) | Él (He) / Ella (She) / Usted (You) | Ellos (They) / Ellas (They (feminine)) / Ustedes (You) |
Exceptions!
- In some Latin American countries, the use of "usted" is more frequent and it is used both in formal contexts and in many informal contexts.
Exercise 1: Los pronombres personales
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Nosotras, Ella, Yo, Vosotros, Él, Tú, Ellos, Nosotros
1.
... es mi amiga.
(She is my friend.)
2.
... eres mi amigo.
(You are my friend.)
3.
... es simpático.
(He is nice.)
4.
... son hermanos.
(They are brothers.)
5.
... hablo español.
(I speak Spanish.)
6.
... hablamos español.
(We speak Spanish.)
7.
... somos amigas.
(We are friends.)
8.
... sois estudiantes.
(You are students.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Hola, ¿_____ estás?
(Hello, _____ are you?)2. _____ Pedro, un placer.
(_____ Pedro, nice to meet you.)3. ¿_____ tal? Muy bien, gracias.
(_____ are you? Very well, thanks.)4. _____ damos la mano para saludar.
(_____ shake hands to greet.)5. Ella _____ en clase ahora.
(She _____ in class now.)6. ¡_____ luego! Nos vemos pronto.
(_____ later! See you soon.)