What is the difference between using Yo Soy and Soy

Question

They mean the same thing so why use one over the other? Like Yo soy alto but I could also say Soy alto so what is the difference?

• welcome to the forum ! - lovely_lovel Aug 7, 2010
• I corrected a typo in your sentence Roz, y bienvenido al foro! - amykay Aug 7, 2010
• Thank you Amykay - Roz84 Aug 7, 2010

Answer 1

Because Yo = I
Soy = I am

so you can use yo soy, but it is not necessary, but Yo can still be used for allot of other sentences. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi Roz ,

I will tell you a very good advice never ever use subject pronouns Including ( yo ) because the verbs on Spanish already tells you who is doing the verb by the conjugation on the verb , so :soy alto is the right answer but : yo soy alto is wrong , for examples check this link it will help you a lot

When to use "subject pronoun" in Spanish: yo, tú, él, ella....?

• The information on the link is clear and helpful - thanks! - revmaf Aug 7, 2010
• you are welcome :) - lovely_lovel Aug 7, 2010
• thanks for the link lovely lovel - Roz84 Aug 7, 2010
• you are welcome :) - lovely_lovel Aug 7, 2010

Answer 3

On the one hand, there is none. They both mean the same thing.

On the other hand, it's a matter of emphasis. By adding the subject pronoun "yo" you're stressing that you really are tall and the other person should believe you.

Answer 4

Kind of like the difference between "I am" and "I'm"

• no that is a wrong answer madrededos sorry . - lovely_lovel Aug 7, 2010

Answer 5

gracias todo el mundo