Here’s a chart focusing on the Spanish forms for "Tú" (you - informal):
Chart: Spanish Forms of "You" ("Tú")
English |
Spanish |
Usage Example |
Translation |
You |
tú |
Tú estudias español. |
You study Spanish. |
You are |
tú eres |
Tú eres estudiante. |
You are a student. |
You are (temporary) |
tú estás |
Tú estás cansado. |
You are tired. |
You have |
tú tienes |
Tú tienes un perro. |
You have a dog. |
You do/make |
tú haces |
Tú haces tu tarea. |
You do your homework. |
You go |
tú vas |
Tú vas al mercado. |
You go to the market. |
You want |
tú quieres |
Tú quieres comer. |
You want to eat. |
You can |
tú puedes |
Tú puedes correr rápido. |
You can run fast. |
You see |
tú ves |
Tú ves una película. |
You see a movie. |
You say/tell |
tú dices |
Tú dices la verdad. |
You tell the truth. |
You know (facts) |
tú sabes |
Tú sabes la respuesta. |
You know the answer. |
You know (people) |
tú conoces |
Tú conoces a María. |
You know María. |
You think |
tú piensas |
Tú piensas en mí. |
You think about me. |
You feel |
tú sientes |
Tú sientes alegría. |
You feel joy. |
You like |
(A ti) te gusta |
(A ti) te gusta la música. |
You like music. |
Usage Notes:
- Tú (You): This is the subject pronoun used to indicate the second person singular in informal situations. Like "yo," it is often omitted because the verb conjugation already implies the subject.
- Example: "Estudias español." (You study Spanish.)
- Tú eres (You are): Used for permanent states or characteristics, such as professions, nationalities, or inherent qualities.
- Example: "Tú eres profesor." (You are a teacher.)
- Tú estás (You are): Used for temporary states or conditions, such as emotions, locations, or ongoing actions.
- Example: "Tú estás feliz." (You are happy.)
- Tú tienes (You have): Indicates possession or age.
- Example: "Tú tienes dos hermanos." (You have two brothers.)
- Tú haces (You do/make): Indicates actions of doing or making.
- Example: "Tú haces ejercicio." (You do exercise.)
- Tú vas (You go): Indicates movement or travel.
- Example: "Tú vas a la escuela." (You go to school.)
- Tú quieres (You want): Indicates desire or intention.
- Example: "Tú quieres un helado." (You want an ice cream.)
- Tú puedes (You can): Indicates ability or permission.
- Example: "Tú puedes hablar español." (You can speak Spanish.)
- Tú ves (You see): Indicates the action of seeing.
- Example: "Tú ves la televisión." (You watch TV.)
- Tú dices (You say/tell): Indicates the action of saying or telling.
- Example: "Tú dices la verdad." (You tell the truth.)
- Tú sabes (You know): Used for knowing facts or information.
- Example: "Tú sabes nadar." (You know how to swim.)
- Tú conoces (You know): Used for being familiar with people or places.
- Example: "Tú conoces esa tienda." (You know that store.)
- Tú piensas (You think): Indicates thoughts or opinions.