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"Ya" is a pronoun which is often translated as "tú", and "you" is a pronoun which is also often translated as "tú". Learn more about the difference between "ya" and "you" below.
ya(
yuh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (colloquial) (subject; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tú (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Are ya going to school today, or are ya feeling sick?¿Tú vas a la escuela hoy, o te sientes enfermo?
b. usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Ya know that you're my favorite boss, right?Usted sabe que es mi jefe favorito, ¿verdad?
2. (colloquial) (object; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. te (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I want to help ya with your homework.Quiero ayudarte con tu tarea.
b. lo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
It's a pleasure to see ya, sir.Es un placer verlo, señor.
c. la (formal) (singular, feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I'll have my secretary call ya.Diré a mi secretaria que la llame.
3. (colloquial) (subject; used to address multiple peopñe)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (colloquial) (object; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. los (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
Painting a house seems like a lot of work for two people. My family and I will help ya!Pintar una casa parece ser mucho trabajo para dos personas. ¡Mi familia y yo los ayudaremos!
b. las (plural, feminine)
Oh, girls, it makes me happy to see ya happy.Oh, chicas, me alegra verlas felices.
you(
yu
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. tú (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You are so tall, Sam.Tú eres bien alto, Sam.
b. usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
These pants will suit you, sir, because you are short.Estos pantalones le quedarán bien, señor, porque usted es bajo.
c. vos (informal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
You've been to New York, haven't you?Vos estuviste en Nueva York, ¿verdad?
a. te (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'll see you there.Te veré allí.
b. le (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'll tell you where to go.Le diré a dónde ir.
c. lo (formal) (masculine) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Spain
I think I saw you in the park yesterday.Creo que lo vi en el parque ayer.
d. la (feminine) (formal) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Spain
I called you yesterday.La llamé ayer.
e. ti (informal) (singular) (after a preposition)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'll do it for you.Lo haré por ti.
f. usted (formal) (singular) (after a preposition)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Do you like to play basketball?¿A usted le gusta jugar al baloncesto?
a. ustedes (plural) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
You two are funny.Ustedes dos son chistosos.
b. vosotros (masculine or mixed gender) (plural) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
Are you hungry, guys?¿Vosotros tenéis hambre, chicos?
c. vosotras (feminine) (plural) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
You are all very beautiful.Vosotras sois todas muy hermosas.
a. les (plural) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I am going to buy you lunch.Voy a comprarles el almuerzo.
b. os (informal) (plural) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
What do you think?¿Qué os parece?
c. les (formal) (plural) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
I'll let you know the meeting date by Friday.Les comunicaré la fecha de la reunión antes del viernes.
d. ustedes (plural) (after a preposition) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I'm going with you.Voy con ustedes.
e. vosotros (informal) (plural) (after a preposition) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
Where are the keys? - I gave them to you.Where are the keys? - I gave them to you.
f. vosotras (informal) (plural) (after a preposition) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
Do you like iced coffee?¿A vosotras os gusta el café con hielo?
5. (impersonal)
