Key points about disjunctive pronouns in Spanish
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- A pronoun that is used independently of the verb. Disjunctive pronouns follow prepositions or show emphasis. are used after A word such as at, for, with, into or from which is usually followed by a noun or pronoun. Prepositions are used to show where something is in place or time..
- Disjunctive pronouns can also be used for emphasis.
- There are special forms to say with me, conmigo and with you, contigo.
What are disjunctive pronouns?
Disjunctive pronouns can also be used for emphasis. They do not change the translation of the sentence but they make it clear that the person absolutely likes, loves or dislikes something very much.
For example:
A nosotros, nos encantan las vacaciones. - We love holidays.
A ella, no le gusta el uniforme. - She doesn鈥檛 like the uniform.
A 尘铆, me gusta el vestido negro. - I like the black dress.
What are the disjunctive pronouns in Spanish?
Disjunctive pronouns in Spanish are as follows:
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | me |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | you (singular - informal) |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | him |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | her |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | you (singular - formal) |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again./Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | us |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again./Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | you (plural - informal) |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | them (all male or a mixed group) |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | them (all female) |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | you (plural - formal) |
Using disjunctive pronouns after prepositions
Disjunctive pronouns (also known as stressed pronouns) can be used after prepositions.
Prepositions in English are words such as with, from, for and of.
For example:
Para 尘铆, lo m谩s importante es鈥 - For me, the most important thing is鈥
In this sentence para is the preposition, meaning for.
Voy a Francia con ellos. - I鈥檓 going to France with them.
In this sentence con is the preposition, meaning with.
Para 迟铆 no es tan importante. - For you it鈥檚 not so important.
In this sentence para is the preposition, meaning for.
'Conmigo' (with me) and 'contigo' (with you)
The special form conmigo is used for with me and contigo for with you (迟煤).
For example:
Mis amigos vienen conmigo. - My friends are coming with me.
驴Puedo ir contigo? - Can I go with you?
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