In Spanish, pronouns change depending on whether they are masculine or feminine.

Knowing these pronouns is important for speaking and writing correctly.

Overview of Subject Pronouns

Here are the main subject pronouns in Spanish:

• Yo - I (used by everyone)
• Tú - You (informal, used for one person)
• Él - He (for males)
• Ella - She (for females)
• Usted - You (formal, used for one person, works for any gender)
• Nosotros - We (for a group of males or a mix of males and females)
• Nosotras - We (for a group of females)
• Vosotros - You all (informal, used for a group of males or a mix)
• Vosotras - You all (informal, used for a group of females)
• Ellos - They (for a group of males or a mix)
• Ellas - They (for a group of females)

Important Points

1. Masculine and Feminine:

   • Use él for boys, and ella for girls.
   • In a group, if there is at least one boy, use nosotros or ellos.

2. Formality:

   • Usted is a polite way to talk to someone, no matter if they are male or female. It’s often used in respectful situations.

Examples

• I am a student:

  • Yo soy un estudiante (if you’re a boy)
  • Yo soy una estudiante (if you’re a girl).

• You are my friend:

  • Tú eres mi amigo (if your friend is a boy)
  • Tú eres mi amiga (if your friend is a girl).

• They are teachers:

  • Ellos son profesores (for a group with at least one boy)
  • Ellas son profesoras (for a group of girls).

By learning these gender-specific pronouns, you can communicate better in Spanish!