Ella lee un libro.
English: She reads a book.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Adjetivos, preposiciones y conectores
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Most Spanish statements follow a subject-verb-object order.
When to use it
Use this order in normal affirmative sentences.
Key forms
- sujeto + verbo (Yo duermo.)
- sujeto + verbo + objeto (Yo como manzanas.)
- sujeto + ser/estar + complemento (Ella está cansada.)
Examples
Ellos gustan de la música.
English: They like music.
Soy estudiante.
English: I am a student.
Mi hermano juega al fútbol.
English: My brother plays football.
Tips
- The subject usually comes before the verb in Spanish.
- In simple sentences, keep the order: subject, verb, object.
- Sometimes the subject can be omitted if it is clear from the verb.
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