suyas
/soo-yahs/
theirs
As a pronoun, suyas means "theirs," referring to the colorful ribbons that belong to the group of children.
suyas(Pronoun)
theirs
?referring to multiple feminine items
,hers
?referring to multiple feminine items
,his
?referring to multiple feminine items
yours
?formal or plural 'you' (usted/ustedes), referring to multiple feminine items
📝 In Action
Nuestras ideas son buenas, pero las suyas son excelentes.
A2Our ideas are good, but theirs are excellent.
¿Dónde están mis llaves? No sé, estas no son las suyas.
B1Where are my keys? I don't know, these aren't yours (formal).
Ella trajo dos bolsas, y las suyas eran rojas.
A2She brought two bags, and hers were red.
💡 Grammar Points
Replacing the Noun
A possessive pronoun like 'las suyas' replaces a noun that was already mentioned. It means 'the ones belonging to him/her/them/you'.
Matching Gender and Number
'Suyas' is feminine and plural because the thing being owned (like 'ideas' or 'casas') is feminine and plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ambiguity of 'Suyo'
Mistake: "Using 'las suyas' when it's unclear if you mean 'his,' 'hers,' or 'theirs.'"
Correction: To be perfectly clear, use 'las de él' (his), 'las de ella' (hers), or 'las de ellos' (theirs). Example: 'Las de ella son mejores.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Always Use the Article
When 'suyas' is used as a standalone pronoun, you almost always need the definite article 'las' in front of it.
As an adjective, suyas means "their," describing the dolls that belong to the two children.
suyas(Adjective)
their
?referring to multiple feminine items
,her
?referring to multiple feminine items
,his
?referring to multiple feminine items
your
?formal or plural 'you' (usted/ustedes), referring to multiple feminine items
📝 In Action
Las decisiones suyas nos afectaron a todos.
B2His/Her/Their decisions affected us all.
No me gustan las opiniones suyas; prefiero las mías.
B1I don't like his/her/their opinions; I prefer mine.
💡 Grammar Points
Placement for Emphasis
Unlike the short possessive ('sus'), 'suyas' is placed AFTER the noun (e.g., 'las casas suyas') to draw special attention to the ownership, often in contrast to someone else's items.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Overuse of Long Form
Mistake: "Using 'las cosas suyas' in everyday speech when you simply mean 'their things.'"
Correction: For standard, non-emphatic possession, use the short form 'sus cosas.' The long form 'suyas' is reserved for special situations.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suyas
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase is the most accurate, unambiguous translation of 'Las suyas son las mejores' if the context is two sisters comparing their dolls (muñecas)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sus' and 'suyas'?
'Sus' is the short possessive adjective, always placed *before* the noun (e.g., 'sus casas'). 'Suyas' is the long possessive form, usually placed *after* the noun (as an adjective: 'casas suyas') or used alone as a pronoun (e.g., 'las suyas').
Why does 'suyas' mean so many different things (his, hers, yours, theirs)?
Spanish possessives focus on the item being owned, not the owner. 'Suyas' only tells you that the items are feminine and plural. The actual owner (he, she, they, formal you) must be determined from the conversation's context.