suya
/SOO-yah/
hers
The balloon is hers (suya).
suya(Pronoun)
hers
?The feminine object belonging to 'ella'
,his
?The feminine object belonging to 'él'
,yours
?The feminine object belonging to 'usted' or 'ustedes'
theirs
?The feminine object belonging to 'ellos/ellas'
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Possessive Pronoun Rule
When suya replaces a noun, it always needs a 'gatekeeper' word (an article like 'la'). Example: 'la suya' (the one belonging to them).
Match the Thing, Not the Owner
Suya must match the thing being owned (the feminine, single thing), regardless of whether the owner is male, female, or plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'su' and 'la suya'
Mistake: "Suya mochila es nueva. (Using the long form before the noun)"
Correction: Su mochila es nueva. (Use the short form 'su' before the noun, or 'La suya es nueva' to replace the noun.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Avoiding Ambiguity
Since suya can mean six different things (his, hers, theirs, yours formal), Spanish speakers often use 'la de + [person/pronoun]' to be crystal clear: 'la de él' (his), 'la de ella' (hers).
She is creating her own (suya) unique flowerpot.
suya(Adjective)
his/her/their own
?Emphasizing unique possession
of his/hers
?Following a noun for strong possession
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Placement
When suya acts as an adjective, it always follows the noun it describes. This position gives it more weight or formality than the short 'su'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using the long form possessive adjective ('una opinión suya') tends to sound more formal or official than using the short form ('su opinión').
✏️ 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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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'.