Subject pronouns identify who is performing the action of a verb. Spanish has pronouns for first, second, and third person, both singular and plural. Some forms distinguish between masculine and feminine groups, and there are both formal and informal ways to address others.
| Person | Singular | Plural |
| 1st | yo | nosotros / nosotras |
| 2nd | tú | vosotros / vosotras |
| 3rd | él / ella / usted | ellos / ellas / ustedes |
One important feature of Spanish is that subject pronouns are often omitted because verb endings clearly show who the subject is. For example:
Hablo español = I speak Spanish (literally “I speak,” but the pronoun yo is unnecessary).
Understanding subject pronouns helps students interpret verb forms, communicate respectfully in different contexts, and build accurate sentences in Spanish.
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