suyos
“suyos” means “theirs” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
theirs, his, hers
Also: yours
📝 In Action
Mis libros están aquí. ¿Dónde están los suyos?
A2My books are here. Where are yours (or his/hers/theirs)?
Estos perros son suyos, ¿verdad?
B1These dogs are theirs, right?
No toques esos bolígrafos; son los suyos del jefe.
B2Don't touch those pens; they are the boss's (his) ones.
his own, their own
Also: belonging to them/him/her
📝 In Action
Los hijos suyos son muy educados.
B1Their (or his/her) own children are very well-behaved. (Slightly formal or emphatic)
Necesitamos revisar los documentos suyos antes de firmar.
B2We need to review his/her/their documents before signing.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suyos
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about three masculine toys belonging to Maria, which sentence is correct?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *suus*, meaning 'his/her/its own.' It is a direct descendant of that ancient possessive form.
First recorded: Old Spanish texts (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'suyos' means 'his' or 'theirs'?
You usually need to rely on the surrounding context. If the context doesn't make it clear, you can replace 'suyos' with the clarifying phrase: 'los de él' (his), 'los de ella' (hers), or 'los de ellos' (theirs).
What is the difference between 'sus' and 'suyos'?
'Sus' is the short form used *before* a noun (e.g., 'sus libros' = his books). 'Suyos' is the long form used *after* the noun for emphasis (e.g., 'los libros suyos') or as a standalone pronoun (e.g., 'los suyos' = the ones belonging to him/her/them).