How do you use "yo" in a sentence?

For example: "Yo estudio español." — "I study Spanish.".

yo

pronounBeginnerHigh frequency

What does “yo” mean in English?

I
I (subject pronoun)

Example sentences

Yo estudio español.
I study Spanish.
Yo vivo aquí.
I live here.

How to use it

Yo means 'I'. Spanish often leaves subject pronouns out because the verb ending already shows the person, but yo is useful for emphasis and beginner clarity.

Common mistake

Do not force yo into every Spanish sentence. Spanish can simply say estudio when the meaning is clear.

Topics

Grammar function
Personal info

Related Beginner words

de
a
en
que
el
por
para
con

Reference

This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 8.