To use the pronouns "nosotros" and "nosotras" correctly in a conversation, it’s important to understand some basic Spanish grammar rules.

"Nosotros" is for a group of boys or a mix of boys and girls.

"Nosotras" is for a group of girls.

Using Regular Verbs in the Present Tense

Let’s see how to change regular verbs to their present tense forms with "nosotros/as":

1. -ar verbs (like "hablar," which means to speak)

   • Yo hablo (I speak)
   • Tú hablas (You speak)
   • Él/Ella habla (He/She speaks)
   • Nosotros/as hablamos (We speak)

2. -er verbs (like "comer," which means to eat)

   • Yo como (I eat)
   • Tú comes (You eat)
   • Él/Ella come (He/She eats)
   • Nosotros/as comemos (We eat)

3. -ir verbs (like "vivir," which means to live)

   • Yo vivo (I live)
   • Tú vives (You live)
   • Él/Ella vive (He/She lives)
   • Nosotros/as vivimos (We live)

What are Personal Pronouns?

In Spanish, personal pronouns tell us who is doing an action. Sometimes we don't need to say them because we can tell from the verb endings. Here are the main pronouns:

• Yo (I)
• Tú (You, informal)
• Él/Ella (He/She)
• Nosotros/as (We)
• Vosotros/as (You, informal plural)
• Ellos/as (They)

Example Sentences:

• Nosotros vamos al cine (We go to the movies).
• Nosotras estudiamos español (We (females) study Spanish).

Using "Ser" and "Estar"

Both "ser" and "estar" mean "to be" in English, but we use them in different ways.

• Ser is for describing things like who someone is.

  • Nosotros/as somos estudiantes (We are students).
  • Nosotras somos amigas (We (females) are friends).

• Estar is for feelings, locations, or conditions.

  • Nosotros/as estamos en casa (We are at home).
  • Nosotras estamos felices (We (females) are happy).

How to Form Questions

When you want to ask questions with "nosotros/as," start with the verb or a question word.

Examples:

• ¿Vamos nosotros al parque? (Are we going to the park?)
• ¿Estudiamos nosotros mañana? (Are we studying tomorrow?)

Here are some question words to remember:

• ¿Qué? (What?)
• ¿Dónde? (Where?)
• ¿Cuándo? (When?)
• ¿Por qué? (Why?)
• ¿Cómo? (How?)

Making Negative Sentences

In Spanish, to say something is NOT true, just put "no" in front of the verb.

Examples:

• Nosotros no vamos al cine (We are not going to the movies).
• Nosotras no tenemos clase hoy (We (females) do not have class today).

Practice Time!

1. Fill in the blanks with "nosotros" or "nosotras":

   • ___ (We) jugamos fútbol.
   • ___ (We, females) comemos pizza.

2. Change these statements into questions:

   • Nosotros estudiamos español.
   • Nosotras vamos al parque.

3. Write two negative sentences about what you do using "no":

   • _____________.
   • _____________.

Using "nosotros" and "nosotras" correctly helps you talk about your group! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these pronouns in your conversations!