Conversation Pronoun Flashcards
real-life examples, breakdowns, and clear usage tips for: me, te, lo, la, le, nos, les mi, tu, su, nuestro ti, mí, él Trickier ones like conmigo, a ti te gusta, and more!
When do you use “a ti te” in Spanish?
Use “a ti te” to emphasize or clarify that you’re talking to/about you - especially with verbs like gustar, interesar, encantar, and molestar.
It adds focus, contrast, or emotion. You’ll hear it in questions, emotional statements, or when comparing people.
Examples:
A ti te gusta el café. → YOU like coffee (not someone else)
A ti te encanta viajar. → You LOVE to travel
A ti no te interesa eso. → You’re not interested in that
¿A ti te gusta este lugar? → Do you like this place?
Él ___ da el libro. (He gives me the book.)
me — because ‘me’ = ‘to me’ (indirect object).
Example: Ella me dice la verdad (She tells me the truth).
Este regalo es para ___. (This gift is for you.)
ti — used after prepositions like ‘para’, ‘a’, ‘de’.
Example: A ti te gusta bailar (You like to dance).
Yo ___ vi ayer. (I saw him yesterday.)
lo — replaces a masculine noun or person (direct object).
Example: ¿Tienes el libro? Sí, lo tengo.
Él ___ da ___ celular. (He gives me his phone.)
me / su — ‘me’ = to me; ‘su’ = his.
Example: Ella me da su número.
No ___ entiendo. (I don’t understand it.)
lo — replaces a masculine noun/idea.
Example: No lo sé (I don’t know it).
Yo ___ doy mi playlist. (I give you my playlist.)
te — ‘te’ = to you (informal).
Example: Te doy mi número (I give you my number).
¿Es ___ casa o ___ casa? (Is it your house or his house?)
tu / su — ‘tu’ = your (informal), ‘su’ = his/her/their/your (formal).
Example: Tu casa es bonita. Su casa es grande.
Nosotros ___ damos el regalo. (We give them the gift.)
les — ‘les’ = to them (indirect object).
Example: Les damos comida.
___ gusta el café. (You like coffee.)
A ti te — clarifies ‘you’ as the subject of liking.
Example: A ti te gusta bailar.
Yo ___ veo. (I see her.)
la — ‘la’ = her (direct object, feminine).
Example: La veo todos los días (I see her every day).
Este es mi libro. Ese es ___ libro. (That is his book.)
su — shows possession.
Example: Su casa es grande (His house is big).
Voy contigo, no con ___. (I’m going with you, not with him.)
él — subject pronoun after a preposition.
Example: Para él, todo es fácil (For him, everything is easy).
Ella ___ escribe una carta. (She writes me a letter.)
me — indirect object pronoun.
Example: Me manda flores (She sends me flowers).
Te veo y te escucho. ¿Tú me ___? (Do you see me?)
ves — tú form of ‘ver’ in present tense.
Example: ¿Me ves ahora? (Do you see me now?)
Nosotros ___ ayudamos a ti. (We help you.)
te — direct object (you).
Example: Te ayudamos con la tarea (We help you with homework).
Te presento a Ana. ¿Ella ___ conoce? (Does she know you?)
te — ‘te’ = you (direct object).
Example: Sí, me conoce (Yes, she knows me).
¿Puedes ver ___ estrella? (Can you see that star?)
esa — demonstrative adjective.
Example: Esa estrella es muy brillante (That star is very bright).
No quiero hablar con ___. (I don’t want to talk to him.)
él — used after prepositions.
Example: No pienso en él (I don’t think about him).
¿Dónde están ___ llaves? (Where are your keys?)
tus — ‘tus’ = your (plural informal).
Example: Tus amigos llegaron (Your friends arrived).
Ella ___ llama cada noche. (She calls him every night.)
lo — ‘lo’ = him (direct object).
Example: Lo llama después de cenar.
¿Quieres venir con ___? (Do you want to come with me?)
migo — contraction of ‘con + mí’.
Example: Ven conmigo (Come with me).
Ellos ___ dicen la verdad. (They tell us the truth.)
nos — ‘nos’ = to us.
Example: Nos explican todo (They explain everything to us).
Él ___ escucha pero no responde. (He listens to her but doesn’t answer.)
la — ‘la’ = her (direct object).
Example: La escucha con atención.
___ casa es grande. (Our house is big.)
Nuestra — possessive adjective.
Example: Nuestra familia vive aquí.
Yo ___ doy el libro a ustedes. (I give the book to you all.)
les — ‘les’ = to you (plural, formal/informal).
Example: Les traigo algo especial.
¿Tú ___ entiendes a mí? (Do you understand me?)
me — ‘me’ = me (direct object).
Example: Me entiendes perfectamente.
¿Dónde está ___ mochila? (Where is my backpack?)
mi — possessive adjective.
Example: Mi libro está en la mesa.
No quiero verlo. No ___ quiero ver. (I don’t want to see it.)
lo — ‘lo’ = it (placed before verb).
Example: No lo quiero hacer.
Aquí están ___ boletos. (Here are their tickets.)
sus — ‘sus’ = their (plural).
Example: Sus coches están afuera.
¿Quién ___ llama? (Who is calling you?)
te — ‘te’ = you (direct object).
Example: ¿Te llama tu mamá?
What does ‘me’ mean and when is it used?
‘me’ = me / to me
Used as a direct or indirect object.
Examples:
- Él me llama (He calls me)
- Ella me da un regalo (She gives me a gift)
What does ‘te’ mean and when is it used?
‘te’ = you / to you (informal)
Used as a direct or indirect object.
Examples:
- Yo te entiendo (I understand you)
- Te doy mi número (I give you my number)
What does ‘lo’ mean and when is it used?
‘lo’ = it / him
Used as a direct object pronoun for masculine nouns or people.
Examples:
- Lo vi (I saw him/it)
- No lo sé (I don’t know it)
What does ‘la’ mean and when is it used?
‘la’ = it / her
Used as a direct object pronoun for feminine nouns or people.
Examples:
- La vi (I saw her/it)
- La quiero (I want her/it)
What does ‘le’ mean and when is it used?
‘le’ = to him / her / you (formal)
Used as an indirect object.
Examples:
- Le doy el libro (I give him/her the book)
- Le digo la verdad (I tell them the truth)
What does ‘nos’ mean and when is it used?
‘nos’ = us / to us
Used as a direct or indirect object.
Examples:
- Nos llaman (They call us)
- Nos dan comida (They give us food)
What does ‘les’ mean and when is it used?
‘les’ = to them / to you all
Used as an indirect object.
Examples:
- Les doy un regalo (I give them a gift)
- Les explico todo (I explain everything to them)
What does ‘ti’ mean and when is it used?
‘ti’ = you
Used only after prepositions like para, a, de, con.
Examples:
- Para ti (For you)
- A ti te gusta (You like)
What does ‘mí’ mean and when is it used?
‘mí’ = me
Used only after prepositions like para, a, de, con.
Examples:
- Para mí (For me)
- A mí me gusta (I like)
What does** ‘**él’ mean and when is it used?
‘él’ = he / him (after a preposition)
Used as a subject pronoun or after prepositions.
Examples:
- Él es mi amigo (He is my friend)
- Para él (For him)
What does ‘mi’ mean and when is it used?
‘mi’ = my
Possessive adjective for singular objects.
Examples:
- Mi casa (My house)
- Mi mochila (My backpack)
What does **‘mis’ **mean and when is it used?
‘mis’ = my (plural)
Used before plural nouns.
Examples:
- Mis amigos (My friends)
- Mis llaves (My keys)
What does **‘tu’ **mean and when is it used?
‘tu’ = your (informal)
Possessive adjective.
Examples:
- Tu teléfono (Your phone)
- Tu perro (Your dog)
What does **‘tus’ **mean and when is it used?
‘tus’ = your (plural informal)
Used before plural nouns.
Examples:
- Tus zapatos (Your shoes)
- Tus libros (Your books)
What does ‘su’ mean and when is it used?
‘su’ = his / her / their / your (formal)
Possessive adjective.
Examples:
- Su casa (His/her/their/your house)
- Su número (His/her number)
What does **‘sus’ **mean and when is it used?
‘sus’ = his / her / their / your (formal) — plural
Used before plural nouns.
Examples:
- Sus amigos (Their friends)
- Sus ideas (Her ideas)
What does** ‘nuestro/a/os/as’ **mean and when is it used?
‘nuestro/a/os/as’ = our
Must match the gender and number of the noun.
Examples:
- Nuestra casa (Our house)
- Nuestros libros (Our books)
USE:
** lo/la** or le
Think:
Did you do something TO the person? → lo/la
Did you give/tell/write TO them? → le
