Pronouns and Spanish Personal Pronouns

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What pronoun would you use to refer to a person when they are the object in a sentence?

Que or quien

What is the function of a relative pronoun in a sentence?

To relate to a noun that has previously been mentioned and introduce new information about it.

When would you use 'cuyo' instead of 'que' in a sentence?

When the relative pronoun refers to the owner of something.

What is the difference between 'La que' and 'Que'?

La que is used after a preposition and refers to things, whereas que can be used in different contexts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a pronoun?

A pronoun replaces a noun. Signup and view all the answers

When would you use 'lo que' in a sentence?

When the relative pronoun refers to an abstract concept or general idea. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of pronouns in Spanish?

Subject, Reflexive, Direct Object, Indirect Object, and Possessive pronouns. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the relative pronoun 'whose' in Spanish when referring to a feminine noun?

Cuya Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of reflexive pronouns in Spanish?

Reflexive pronouns are used with reflexive verbs, where the subject and object are the same person. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'quiénes' in a sentence?

Quiénes is the plural form of the relative pronoun 'quién', used to refer to people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct and indirect object pronouns?

Direct object pronouns receive the action of the verb, while indirect object pronouns indicate to whom or what the action is directed. Signup and view all the answers

Where do indirect object pronouns typically appear in a sentence?

Indirect object pronouns typically appear after the preposition, and cannot be split from it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of possessive pronouns in Spanish?

Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. Signup and view all the answers

Where do possessive pronouns typically appear in a sentence?

Possessive pronouns can appear as subjects, objects, or after prepositions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the position of pronouns in a Spanish sentence?

The position of pronouns can affect the meaning and emphasis of a sentence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pronouns

A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence
There are five types of pronouns:
- Subject pronouns (e.g. I, you, he, she, we, they)
- Reflexive pronouns (e.g. myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves)
- Direct object pronouns (e.g. me, you, him, her, us, you, them)
- Indirect object pronouns (e.g. to me, to you, to him, to her, to us, to you, to them)
- Possessive pronouns (e.g. mine, yours, his, hers, ours, yours, theirs)

Spanish Personal and Possessive Pronouns

Subject Pronouns:
- yo (I)
- tú (you)
- él, ella, (usted) (he, she, you)
- nosotros/-as (we)
- vosotros/-as (you plural)
- ellos/-as (ustedes) (they)
Reflexive Pronouns:
- me (myself)
- te (yourself)
- se (himself, herself, itself)
- nos (ourselves)
- os (yourselves)
- se (themselves)
Direct Object Pronouns:
- me (me)
- te (you)
- lo/la (him, her, it)
- nos (us)
- os (you plural)
- los/las (them)
Indirect Object Pronouns:
- me (to me)
- te (to you)
- le (to him, her, it)
- nos (to us)
- os (to you plural)
- les (to them)
Possessive Pronouns:
- mí (mine)
- tuyo/-a(s) (yours)
- suyo/-a(s) (his, hers, its)
- nuestro/-a(s) (ours)
- vuestro/-a(s) (yours plural)
- suyo/-a(s) (theirs)

Relative Pronouns

Que:
- meaning who, whom, which or that
- can refer to people or things
- can be used as subject or object in a sentence
Quien/Quienes:
- meaning who or whom
- only refers to people
- has a plural form quienes
- used after prepositions to refer to people
El que/La que/Los que/Las que:
- used after prepositions to refer to things
- can be roughly translated as that which or the one(s) that
Lo que:
- used when the relative pronoun refers to an abstract concept or general idea
- neutral
Cuyo/Cuya/Cuyos/Cuyas:
- relative pronoun whose
- relates the owner to that which is owned
- adjective agrees with the thing owned rather than the owner

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Learn about the five types of pronouns and their uses, and test your knowledge of Spanish personal pronouns. This quiz covers subject, reflexive, direct object, indirect object, and possessive pronouns.