Nosotros, ustedes, ellos

Learning Objectives Identify the meaning of 'nosotros/as', 'ustedes', and 'ellos/as'. Match the correct pronoun to a picture of a group of people. Replace a group of names (e.g., 'Ana y yo') with the correct Spanish pronoun. Differentiate between 'ellos' for mixed/masculine groups and 'ellas' for feminine groups. Use the correct present tense -AR verb endings '-amos' and '-an' with these pronouns. Construct a simple sentence using 'nosotros', 'ustedes', or 'ellos/as'. How do you talk about you and your friends playing together? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Let's learn the super helpful Spanish words for 'we', 'you all', and 'they'! Today, we will le...

TermDefinitionExample Pronombre (Pronoun)A small word that takes the place of a noun, like a person's name. It's a shortcut!Instead of 'Juan habla', we can say 'Él habla'. 'Él' is the pronombre. Nosotros / Nosotras (We)The pronoun you use when you are part of the group you are talking about.If you and Maria are eating, you say: 'Nosotros comemos.' (We eat.) Ustedes (You all)The pronoun you use when you are talking directly TO a group of people.Looking at your friends, you ask: '¿Ustedes cantan?' (Do you all sing?) Ellos (They)The pronoun you use to talk ABOUT a group of boys, or a mixed group of boys and girls.Talking about David and Leo: 'Ellos dibujan.' (They draw.) Ellas (They)The pronoun you use to talk ABOUT a grou...

The 'Nosotros' Verb Ending: -amos Nosotros/Nosotras + Verb Stem + -amos When 'we' (nosotros or nosotras) are doing the action, the -AR verb will always end in '-amos'. Take off the -AR and add -amos. The 'Ustedes/Ellos/Ellas' Verb Ending: -an Ustedes/Ellos/Ellas + Verb Stem + -an When 'you all' (ustedes) or 'they' (ellos/ellas) are doing the action, the -AR verb will always end in '-an'. Take off the -AR and add -an. The Mixed Group Rule 1 boy + any number of girls = 'ellos' Even if there are 10 girls and only 1 boy in a group, you must use the pronoun 'ellos' to talk about them. You only use 'ellas' if the group is 100% girls.