pronombres
/pɾonombɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pronouns" is pronombres in Spanish.
pronombres refers to words used in a sentence to replace a noun. When you are specifically talking about personal pronouns, such as "I", "you" or "he/she", you use the term pronombres personales.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pronombres is composed of the prefix pro- (for/instead of) and nombres (names), literally meaning "instead of names".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Uruguay, the informal pronoun vos is used instead of tú.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is pronombre, while the plural form is pronombres.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾonombɾes/
Did you know?
- To create gender-neutral pronombres for non-binary identities, many Spanish speakers replace the masculine o or feminine a with the letter e, such as elle.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the pronoun usted is used even with close friends or family to show respect or affection, a practice known as 'voseo de cortesía' or 'ustedeo'.
- Spanish reflexive pronombres like me or se can be used to create the 'passive se', allowing a speaker to describe an action without identifying who is actually doing it.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuáles son tus pronombres?What are your pronouns?This sentence is useful for asking someone what their pronouns are using pronombres.Tatoeba #5990754 by indef, translation #4796878 by shekitten
- ¿Cuáles son los pronombres relativos para referirse a personas del género neutro?What are the gender-neutral relative pronouns to refer to people?This sentence is useful for asking about gender-neutral relative pronouns using pronombres.Tatoeba #9932479 by Shishir, translation #10179132 by DJ_Saidez
- Si vas a traducir esta oración, asegúrate de usar pronombres y conjugaciones informales.If you're going to translate this sentence, make sure you use informal pronouns and conjugations.This sentence is useful for advising the use of informal pronouns and conjugations using pronombres.Tatoeba #11348043 by Masatami, translation #10112660 by espamatics
- Ustedes son muy amables.You all are very kind.
- Tú eres mi mejor amigo.You are my best friend.
- Vosotros cantáis muy bien.You all sing very well.
- Vos sos muy gracioso.You are very funny.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are studying Spanish grammar together.
- MaríaNo entiendo cómo usar estos pronombres.I don't understand how to use these pronouns.
- JavierYo te ayudo, María. Es sencillo.I will help you, María. It is simple.
- MaríaGracias, Javier. ¿Cuándo se usan los pronombres?Thanks, Javier. When are pronouns used?
- JavierSe usan para no repetir el nombre.They are used so you don't repeat the name.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
