Subject Pronouns
What is a subject pronoun?
A pronoun that replaces the subject of the sentence.
Is ser used for temporary descriptions or permanent descriptions?
Permanent (A way to remember is that sER has "ER" like the words pERmanent and long tERm.
I am.
Yo soy.
OR
Soy. (Yo is the ONLY word that goes with soy, so you don't have to say it if you don't want.)
little
pequeño
I am tall.
Yo soy alto.
What pronoun would you use if you are speaking TO your sister?
Tú
The acronym DOCTOR helps us remember when we use ser. What does the D represent?
Descriptions-ser is used to describe things that are long term or permanent, like ethnicity, personality, careers.
Liliana and Maria are
Ellas son
OR Liliana y Maria son
brown-skinned
moreno
Nosotros somos trabajadores.
What pronoun would you use if you are speaking about Mr. Jones and Ms. Padilla?
Ellos
The acronym DOCTOR helps us remember when we use ser. What does the T represent?
Time-use ser when you are telling time.
The grandparents are.
Ellos son.
OR
Los abuelos son.
demanding
exigente
Mi hermano no es perezoso.
My brother is not lazy.
What are the 5 singular subject pronouns?
yo
tú
él
ella
usted
The acronym DOCTOR helps us remember when we use ser. What does the O represent?
Occupation-use ser when explaining what you or someone does for a living.
Y'all are not
Vosotros no sois
obnoxious
odioso
My uncle is not rude, he's shy.
My tio no es grosero, es timido.
What are the 5 plural subject pronouns?
nosotros
vosotros
ellos
ellas
ustedes
The acronym DOCTOR helps us remember when we use ser. What does the R represent?
Relationships-use ser when you are explaining how things are related like family, the color of something, etc.
You (fam) and your friends are
Vostros sois
OR
Tu y tus amigos sois
agradable
pleasant/nice
My family is demanding but not mean.
Mi familia es exigente pero no antipatica.