Study with me — Spanish — Part 5
In this lesson, we will learn about subject pronouns and basic verb conjugation in the present tense in Spanish.
Let’s dive in! 😎
Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns are words used to replace or represent a noun that is the subject of a sentence. They indicate who is performing the action of the verb.
Present Tense (Presente)
Verbs in Spanish change their form depending on the subject they are associated with.
Each verb has different conjugation endings depending on the subject pronoun.
The present tense in Spanish is used to describe actions that are currently happening, habitual actions, general truths, future actions, and in certain cases, past actions.
Actions Happening Now
Describe actions that are currently taking place.
Example: Estoy leyendo un libro. (I am reading a book.)
Habitual Actions
Express actions that regularly occur or habits.
Example: Todos los días voy al gimnasio. (I go to the gym every day.)
General Truths
State facts or general truths that are true in the present.
Example: El sol sale por el este. (The sun rises in the east.)
Future Actions
Indicate future actions or events that are scheduled.
Example: Mañana vamos al cine. (Tomorrow we are going to the movies.)
Historical Present
Use present tense for dramatic effect in narratives to describe past events.
Example: Entro en la habitación y veo un regalo. (I enter the room and see a gift.)
To conjugate a regular ‘-ar, -er, or -ir’ ending verb, the ending is removed, and a standard pattern of endings is followed depending on the subject of the sentence.
- Yo hablo español. — I speak Spanish.
- Tú hablas mucho. — You speak a lot.
- Él/Ella/Usted habla rápido. — He/She/You speak quickly.
- Nosotros/Nosotras hablamos inglés. — We speak English.
- Vosotros/Vosotras habláis francés. — You all speak French.
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hablan italiano. — They/You all speak Italian.
- Yo como pizza. — I eat pizza.
- Tú comes frutas. — You eat fruits.
- Él/Ella/Usted come carne. — He/She/You eat meat.
- Nosotros/Nosotras comemos verduras. — We eat vegetables.
- Vosotros/Vosotras coméis pasta. — You all eat pasta.
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes comen pescado. — They/You all eat fish.
- Yo vivo en Madrid. — I live in Madrid.
- Tú vives en una casa. — You live in a house.
- Él/Ella/Usted vive cerca de la playa. — He/She/You live near the beach.
- Nosotros/Nosotras vivimos en un apartamento. — We live in an apartment.
- Vosotros/Vosotras vivís en el campo. — You all live in the countryside.
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes viven en la ciudad. — They/You all live in the city.
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