tu
/too/
📝 In Action
¿Es este tu coche?
A1Is this your car?
Me encanta tu nueva chaqueta.
A1I love your new jacket.
No olvides tu paraguas, parece que va a llover.
A2Don't forget your umbrella, it looks like it's going to rain.
¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?
A1What is your favorite food?
💡 Grammar Points
What does 'tu' do?
'Tu' is like a 'your' sticker. You place it in front of a word to show that the item belongs to the person you are talking to informally.
Always Before the 'Thing'
In Spanish, 'tu' always comes right before the noun it describes. For example, you say 'tu coche' (your car), not 'coche tu'.
One 'Thing' vs. Many 'Things'
Use 'tu' for one item ('tu libro' - your book). If the person has more than one, just add an 's' to make it 'tus' ('tus libros' - your books).
❌ Common Pitfalls
tu vs. tú (The Accent is Everything!)
Mistake: "Me gusta tú casa."
Correction: Me gusta tu casa. The word 'tu' without an accent means 'your'. The word 'tú' with an accent means 'you' (the person). They are never interchangeable.
tu vs. su (Informal vs. Formal)
Mistake: "Disculpe, señor, ¿es este tu bolígrafo?"
Correction: Disculpe, señor, ¿es este su bolígrafo? Use 'tu' for people you talk to informally (friends, family). Use 'su' for people you need to be polite or formal with (strangers, elders, bosses).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it with People You Call 'Tú'
A simple rule of thumb: if you would call the person 'tú', then you use 'tu' for their things. It's the informal pair.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tu
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'Your idea is excellent'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the #1 difference between 'tu' and 'tú'?
The accent mark changes the entire meaning. 'Tu' (no accent) means 'your' and shows something belongs to someone (e.g., 'tu libro' = your book). 'Tú' (with an accent) is the person 'you' (e.g., 'tú eres alto' = you are tall).
When should I use 'tu' instead of 'su'?
Use 'tu' when talking to someone informally—a friend, a family member, a child, or anyone you would call 'tú'. Use 'su' when you need to be more polite or formal, like with a boss, an elder, or a stranger you would call 'usted'.
How do I make 'tu' plural?
It's simple! If the thing being owned is plural, just add an 's' to 'tu' to make it 'tus'. For example, 'tu amigo' (your friend) becomes 'tus amigos' (your friends).