suya
“suya” means “hers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hers, his, yours
Also: theirs
📝 In Action
Mi mochila es azul, pero la **suya** es roja.
A2My backpack is blue, but **his/hers/yours** is red.
¿Es esta chaqueta **suya** o de Marta?
B1Is this jacket **yours** (formal) or Marta's?
Nuestra oficina es pequeña, la **suya** tiene mejores vistas.
B2Our office is small, **theirs** has better views.
his/her/their own
Also: of his/hers
📝 In Action
Toda idea **suya** merece nuestra atención.
B1Every idea **of his/hers** deserves our attention.
Fue una decisión totalmente **suya**.
B2It was entirely **her own** decision.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suya
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'suya' to replace the feminine noun 'maleta' (suitcase)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin possessive pronoun *suus* (meaning 'his own,' 'her own,' or 'their own'). The word evolved through Vulgar Latin into the Spanish form.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'su' and 'suya'?
They both mean 'his/hers/theirs/yours,' but they are used in different places. 'Su' is a short adjective that always goes *before* the noun ('su casa'). 'Suya' is the longer form (pronoun or adjective) that typically goes *after* the noun or replaces it entirely ('La casa es suya').
Does 'suya' refer to a female owner?
No. **Suya** refers to a feminine object being owned (like 'la mesa' or 'la idea'). The owner could be male, female, a group, or the formal 'you'.