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Which subject pronoun means 'We' in Spanish?
Which subject pronoun means 'We' in Spanish?
- Ellos
- Ustedes
- Yo
- Nosotros(as) (correct)
Which conjugation corresponds to 'He is' in Spanish?
Which conjugation corresponds to 'He is' in Spanish?
- Ella es
- Usted es
- Él es (correct)
- Yo soy
What is the correct use of 'ser' for describing someone?
What is the correct use of 'ser' for describing someone?
- Ella es alta. (correct)
- Nosotros somos amigos.
- Yo soy de España.
- Son las tres.
Which subject pronoun would you use for a formal situation addressing a single person?
Which subject pronoun would you use for a formal situation addressing a single person?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'ser' to indicate origin?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'ser' to indicate origin?
Study Notes
Key Concepts
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Subject Pronouns in Spanish: Indicate who is performing the action, critical for verb conjugation.
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Singular Pronouns:
- Yo (I)
- Tú (You, informal)
- Él (He)
- Ella (She)
- Usted (You, formal)
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Plural Pronouns:
- Nosotros(as) (We)
- Vosotros(as) (You all, informal, used only in Spain)
- Ellos (They, masculine or mixed group)
- Ellas (They, feminine)
- Ustedes (You all, formal in Spain; used both formally and informally in Latin America)
The Verb "Ser" (To Be)
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Purpose of "Ser": Used to describe identity, origin, professions, and inherent characteristics.
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Conjugation of "Ser":
- Yo soy (I am)
- Tú eres (You are, informal)
- Él es (He is)
- Ella es (She is)
- Nosotros(as) somos (We are)
- Vosotros(as) sois (You all are, informal in Spain)
- Ellos son (They are, masculine or mixed)
- Ellas son (They are, feminine)
- Ustedes son (You all are)
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Example Sentences:
- Él es mi vecino. (He is my neighbor.)
- Ella es mi vecina. (She is my neighbor.)
- Yo soy de Puerto Rico. (I am from Puerto Rico.)
- Nosotros somos amigos. (We are friends.)
How to Use "Ser"
- Usage of "Ser":
- Descriptions: e.g., Él es alto. (He is tall.)
- Occupation: e.g., Ella es doctora. (She is a doctor.)
- Origin: e.g., Soy de España. (I am from Spain.)
- Time: e.g., Son las tres. (It is three o’clock.)
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Test your understanding of Spanish subject pronouns, including singular and plural forms. This quiz focuses on the pronouns 'he' and 'she', alongside other key subject pronouns used in the Spanish language. Perfect for beginners looking to solidify their knowledge.