Spanish Pronouns
Do people who speak Spanish speak a lot faster than we do, or does it just seem that way? Here you can learn how they vary according to their purpose in a sentence.
Expressing the 'Impersonal You'
Spanish equivalents of the 'impersonal you' of English.
Spanish equivalents of the 'impersonal you' of English.
Saying 'It' in Spanish
Lesson in the various ways of saying 'it' in Spanish.
Lesson in the various ways of saying 'it' in Spanish.
Attaching Pronouns to Verbs
A lesson in attaching pronouns to certain verb forms in Spanish.
A lesson in attaching pronouns to certain verb forms in Spanish.
Formal and Informal 'You' - Spanish Grammar for Beginners
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.
When To Use the Familiar Forms of 'You' in Spanish
The fact that Spanish has two sets of pronouns that mean 'you' is often a source of confusion for Spanish students. Here is a basic explanation of the differences
The fact that Spanish has two sets of pronouns that mean 'you' is often a source of confusion for Spanish students. Here is a basic explanation of the differences
Introduction to Pronouns
Almost all of us like to take shortcuts, and that's one way to think about what pronouns are: they're usually a shorter and quicker way of referring to a noun.
Almost all of us like to take shortcuts, and that's one way to think about what pronouns are: they're usually a shorter and quicker way of referring to a noun.
Using Pronouns as Subjects of Sentences
In English, we use personal subject pronouns out of necessity, for sentences without subject nouns are usually incomplete. But in Spanish, subject pronouns are used primarily for clarity or emphasis, since a verb alone can be a complete sentence.
In English, we use personal subject pronouns out of necessity, for sentences without subject nouns are usually incomplete. But in Spanish, subject pronouns are used primarily for clarity or emphasis, since a verb alone can be a complete sentence.
Formal and Informal 'You'
How do you say "you" in Spanish? If you're new to learning Spanish, the answer isn't as simple as it may appear.
How do you say "you" in Spanish? If you're new to learning Spanish, the answer isn't as simple as it may appear.
Prepositional Pronouns
As in English, pronouns in Spanish often follow a preposition. Learn which pronouns to use and how to use them.
As in English, pronouns in Spanish often follow a preposition. Learn which pronouns to use and how to use them.
Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are those used in sentences where the subject is acting on itself.
Reflexive pronouns are those used in sentences where the subject is acting on itself.
Pronouns Aplenty: An Introduction to Pronouns
Almost anyone who's studied English at all knows that a pronoun is a type of word that stands for a noun. And the same is true in Spanish. But there are some key differences you need to know.
Almost anyone who's studied English at all knows that a pronoun is a type of word that stands for a noun. And the same is true in Spanish. But there are some key differences you need to know.
Definition of 'Negative Pronoun'
Definition of 'negative pronoun' with description of how it is used in Spanish and English.
Definition of 'negative pronoun' with description of how it is used in Spanish and English.
Reciprocal and Reflexive Sentences
Reciprocal and reflexive sentences can be ambiguous in Spanish. Here's an explanation of how to indicate the difference.
Reciprocal and reflexive sentences can be ambiguous in Spanish. Here's an explanation of how to indicate the difference.
Indirect Object Pronouns Have Versatile Use in Spanish
Spanish uses indirect object pronouns in many cases where they aren't used in English.
Spanish uses indirect object pronouns in many cases where they aren't used in English.
Direct-Object and Indirect-Object Pronouns
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of grammar for most Spanish students when learning how to use pronouns is learning how to use and distinguish between direct-object and indirect-object pronouns.
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of grammar for most Spanish students when learning how to use pronouns is learning how to use and distinguish between direct-object and indirect-object pronouns.
Direct-Object Pronouns
This lesson explains what direct-object pronouns are, where they go in relation to the verb, and how they are used.
This lesson explains what direct-object pronouns are, where they go in relation to the verb, and how they are used.
Indirect-Object Pronouns
This lesson explains how to distinguish between indirect-object and direct-object pronouns and also shows how the former are used.
This lesson explains how to distinguish between indirect-object and direct-object pronouns and also shows how the former are used.
Using 'Nadie'
This pronoun typically means "nobody" or "no one."
This pronoun typically means "nobody" or "no one."
Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are used to introduce a clause that provides more information about a noun. The most common relative pronoun in Spanish is que.
Relative pronouns are used to introduce a clause that provides more information about a noun. The most common relative pronoun in Spanish is que.
Reflexive Verbs With an Indirect Object
A Spanish sentence such as "Se me olvidó el tomate" can be confusing to understand at first, because they are structured so differently than anything they say in English.
A Spanish sentence such as "Se me olvidó el tomate" can be confusing to understand at first, because they are structured so differently than anything they say in English.
Using 'Lo'
Guide to using lo as a direct-object pronoun, definite article and part of a relative pronoun.
Guide to using lo as a direct-object pronoun, definite article and part of a relative pronoun.
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used whenever the subject of a verb is also its object. In other words, reflexive pronouns are used when the subject of a sentence is acting on itself.
Reflexive pronouns are used whenever the subject of a verb is also its object. In other words, reflexive pronouns are used when the subject of a sentence is acting on itself.
Introduction to the Pronoun 'Se'
Learn about the various uses of the Spanish pronoun se. It is used most often in reflexive sentences, although such sentences aren't always translated that way to English.
Learn about the various uses of the Spanish pronoun se. It is used most often in reflexive sentences, although such sentences aren't always translated that way to English.
Definition of 'Possessive Pronoun'
Definition of 'possessive pronoun' and how it is used in Spanish and English, with examples.
Definition of 'possessive pronoun' and how it is used in Spanish and English, with examples.
'Leísmo' and Breaking the Rules
When it comes to breaking the grammatical rules of Spanish, there are probably no rules that are broken more often than those involving third-person object pronouns.
When it comes to breaking the grammatical rules of Spanish, there are probably no rules that are broken more often than those involving third-person object pronouns.
Subject Pronouns: Their Use and Omission
Overuse of subject pronouns is common among English speakers learning Spanish. This lesson explains when subject pronouns are needed.
Overuse of subject pronouns is common among English speakers learning Spanish. This lesson explains when subject pronouns are needed.
Prepositional Pronouns Used with 'Entre'
Entre is an exception among prepositions: its objects use the subject pronouns, not the object ones.
Entre is an exception among prepositions: its objects use the subject pronouns, not the object ones.
Demonstrative Pronouns
If you've already learned the demonstrative adjectives of Spanish, you'll find it quite easy to learn the demonstrative pronouns.
If you've already learned the demonstrative adjectives of Spanish, you'll find it quite easy to learn the demonstrative pronouns.
Interrogative Pronouns
As their name suggests, interrogative pronouns are those pronouns that are used almost exclusively in questions.
As their name suggests, interrogative pronouns are those pronouns that are used almost exclusively in questions.
Possessive Pronouns
If you've already learned the long form of the possessive adjectives, you already know the possessive pronouns of Spanish.
If you've already learned the long form of the possessive adjectives, you already know the possessive pronouns of Spanish.
Using 'Se' To Express the English Passive Voice
By using se, it is possible to indicate that some kind of action is performed without saying who or what performs it.
By using se, it is possible to indicate that some kind of action is performed without saying who or what performs it.
'Qué' vs. 'Cuál' - Interrogative Pronouns
Qué and cuál form one of those word pairs that can be confusing to people learning Spanish, because they both are often translated as the same words ("what" or "which") into English.
Qué and cuál form one of those word pairs that can be confusing to people learning Spanish, because they both are often translated as the same words ("what" or "which") into English.
The Pronoun 'Vos'
Most native Spanish speakers don't use this pronoun at all, but in a few areas its use is universal.
Most native Spanish speakers don't use this pronoun at all, but in a few areas its use is universal.
Prepositional Object Pronouns
Prepositions in Spanish need an object to be complete. That object can be pronoun.
Prepositions in Spanish need an object to be complete. That object can be pronoun.
The Neuter Gender
In certain cases, Spanish uses neuter pronouns, usually to refer to ideas or concepts rather than to a specific noun.
In certain cases, Spanish uses neuter pronouns, usually to refer to ideas or concepts rather than to a specific noun.
Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite pronouns are those pronouns that typically refer to no particular person or thing.
Indefinite pronouns are those pronouns that typically refer to no particular person or thing.
Use of Pronoun 'Vos' in Argentina
The use of vos the second-person singular familiar subjective pronoun is one of the characteristics of Argentine Spanish.
The use of vos the second-person singular familiar subjective pronoun is one of the characteristics of Argentine Spanish.
'The More' and 'the Less'
As a pronoun, cuanto is often accompanied by más or menos.
As a pronoun, cuanto is often accompanied by más or menos.
'Les,' 'Gustar' and the Personal 'A'
When using the verb gustar, it is necessary to use the personal a with a named person, even though use of the pronoun le or les gives redundancy to the sentence.
When using the verb gustar, it is necessary to use the personal a with a named person, even though use of the pronoun le or les gives redundancy to the sentence.
Gender
In Spanish, gender is a type of classification that is applied to nouns, pronouns and adjectives.
In Spanish, gender is a type of classification that is applied to nouns, pronouns and adjectives.