Yo (en. I)

/jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Pronoun that designates the person who is speaking.

I am a student.

Yo soy estudiante.

It is used to express the identity of the speaker.

I have a dog.

Yo tengo un perro.

Pronoun used to emphasize an action performed by the speaker.

I want to go to the movies.

Yo quiero ir al cine.

From the Latin 'ego'.

I know

Indicates knowledge about a topic.

yo sé

I believe

Expresses a personal opinion.

yo creo

I have

Indicates possession of something.

yo tengo

Possessive pronoun of the first person singular.

mine

Adjective that indicates belonging to the first person singular.

mío

Personal pronoun of the first person plural.

nosotros

I in a context of personal affirmation.

I am the best.

Yo soy el mejor.

Use of I in a colloquial conversation.

I, I don't care.

Yo, a mí no me importa.