When the subject of a sentence changes in Spanish What else needs to change?

When the subject of a sentence changes in Spanish, you need to make sure the verb agrees with the new subject in number and person. Here's how:

Number:

* Singular subject: Use the singular form of the verb.

* Plural subject: Use the plural form of the verb.

Person:

* First person: "yo" (I), "nosotros/nosotras" (we)

* Second person: "tú" (you, informal), "usted" (you, formal), "vosotros/vosotras" (you all, informal), "ustedes" (you all, formal)

* Third person: "él/ella/ello" (he/she/it), "ellos/ellas" (they)

Example:

* Original sentence: *El perro come la comida.* (The dog eats the food.)

* Subject change: *Los gatos comen la comida.* (The cats eat the food.)

Explanation:

* The original sentence has a singular subject ("el perro") and a singular verb ("come").

* The new subject is plural ("los gatos"), so the verb needs to change to the plural form ("comen").

Important Note:

* In some cases, the verb conjugation may also change to reflect the gender of the subject. However, this is not always necessary and depends on the specific verb and its conjugation.

* Always remember to check the tense of the verb as well, to ensure it matches the intended meaning of the sentence.

By understanding these rules of verb conjugation, you can ensure that your Spanish sentences are grammatically correct and effectively convey your intended message.