In this beginner-level Spanish lesson, you’ll dive into the essential Spanish subject pronouns: Yo (I), Tú (you), Él (he), Ella (she), and Usted (formal you). You’ll learn how to use these pronouns correctly in conversations, understand the differences between formal and informal speech, and recognize how they influence verb conjugation in Spanish.
This lesson will help you:
- Understand the meaning and role of Spanish personal pronouns
- Distinguish between Tú and Usted for informal and formal situations
- Build a strong foundation for Spanish sentence structure and grammar
By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to confidently use Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, and Usted in everyday conversation — a crucial step in learning how to speak Spanish fluently and naturally.
Singular
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Plural
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Practicamos un poco
Listen to Familía García talking about each other in basis Spanish
| Spanish Dialogue | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Antonio: Yo como una manzana. | Antonio: I eat an apple. |
| Juan: Tú bebes agua. | Juan: You drink water. |
| Antonio: Él lee un libro. | Antonio: He reads a book. |
| Lucía: Ella corre rápido. | Lucía: She runs fast. |
| Antonio: Nosotros estudiamos juntos. | Antonio: We study together. |
| Juan: Vosotros jugáis fútbol. | Juan: You (all) play soccer. |
| Lucía: Ellos bailan música. | Lucía: They dance to music. |
| Penélope: Ellas comen helado. | Penélope: They eat ice cream. |