Yo

Pronunciation: /joʊ/

Definitions of yo

interjection used to get someone's attention or express excitement, surprise, or enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 ¡Yo quiero un helado!

A2 ¡Yo no entiendo esta lección!

B1 ¡Yo prefiero viajar en tren que en avión!

B2 ¡Yo creo que deberíamos hacer un plan antes de empezar!

C1 ¡Yo considero que esta decisión es la mejor para todos!

C2 ¡Yo opino que debemos analizar todas las opciones antes de decidir!

Examples of yo in a Sentence

formal I believe the project deadline is tomorrow, yo.

informal Hey yo, let's grab some pizza for lunch.

slang Yo, that new movie was lit!

figurative Yo, I'm on top of the world right now.

Grammatical Forms of yo

• past tense: yo loved
• plural: we
• comparative: I am more
• superlative: I am the most
• present tense: I am
• future tense: I will be
• perfect tense: I have been
• continuous tense: I am being
• singular: I
• positive degree: I am good
• infinitive: to be
• gerund: being
• participle: being

Origin and Evolution of yo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'yo' is believed to have originated from Spanish, specifically as a colloquial abbreviation of the word 'yo' meaning 'I' or 'me'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'yo' has become a versatile term used in various languages and contexts, often as an informal way of getting someone's attention or expressing excitement.