The Spanish pronoun "tú" is used to address someone informally, typically a peer, a friend, a family member, or anyone you have a close relationship with. It is equivalent to the English "you" when speaking casually.

Forms of "Tú" in Spanish

"Tú" has different forms depending on the verb tense and mood being used. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Present Tense (Presente)

This is used for actions happening now.

• AR Verbs:
  • Example: Hablar (to speak)
    • Tú hablas (You speak)
• ER Verbs:
  • Example: Comer (to eat)
    • Tú comes (You eat)
• IR Verbs:
  • Example: Vivir (to live)
    • Tú vives (You live)

2. Preterite Tense (Pretérito)

This tense is used for actions that were completed in the past.

• AR Verbs:
  • Example: Hablar
    • Tú hablaste (You spoke)
• ER/IR Verbs:
  • Example: Comer/Vivir
    • Tú comiste (You ate)
    • Tú viviste (You lived)

3. Imperfect Tense (Imperfecto)

This is used for ongoing or repeated past actions.

• AR Verbs:
  • Example: Hablar
    • Tú hablabas (You were speaking)
• ER/IR Verbs:
  • Example: Comer/Vivir
    • Tú comías (You were eating)
    • Tú vivías (You were living)

4. Future Tense (Futuro)

Used for actions that will happen in the future.

• All Verbs:
  • Example: Hablar/Comer/Vivir
    • Tú hablarás/comerás/vivirás (You will speak/eat/live)

5. Conditional Tense (Condicional)