To ask simple questions in Spanish, it's helpful to learn a few key ideas. These include question words, how to change verbs, and personal pronouns.

Question Words

Question words are really important for asking questions. Here are some common ones:

• Qué - What
• Quién - Who
• Dónde - Where
• Cuándo - When
• Cómo - How
• Por qué - Why

Changing Verbs

In Spanish, verbs change depending on who is doing the action. Here’s how to change regular verbs in the present tense:

1. -ar verbs (like hablar)

   • yo hablo (I speak)
   • tú hablas (you speak)
   • él/ella habla (he/she speaks)

2. -er verbs (like comer)

   • yo como (I eat)
   • tú comes (you eat)
   • él/ella come (he/she eats)

3. -ir verbs (like vivir)

   • yo vivo (I live)
   • tú vives (you live)
   • él/ella vive (he/she lives)

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns tell us who we are talking about:

• yo (I)
• tú (you, informal)
• él/ella (he/she)
• nosotros/as (we)
• vosotros/as (you all, informal in Spain)
• ellos/as (they)

Using "Ser" and "Estar"

Both "ser" and "estar" mean "to be," but we use them differently. Here are some examples:

• Ser: Used to describe traits or characteristics. Example: "Yo soy estudiante." (I am a student.)

• Estar: Used to describe feelings or conditions. Example: "Ella está feliz." (She is happy.)

Making Questions

To make a simple question, start with a question word, then add the verb, and then the subject:

• Qué comes? (What do you eat?)
• Dónde está la casa? (Where is the house?)

Simple Negation

To say you don’t do something, put "no" before the verb:

• No como carne. (I do not eat meat.)

With these parts, you can start making your own questions in Spanish!