A friendly person pointing towards two cats that belong to the viewer.

tus

/toos/

Possessive AdjectiveA1

your?when talking to one person (tú) about their multiple things

📝 In Action

¿Dónde están tus llaves?

Where are your keys?

Me encantan tus zapatos nuevos.

I love your new shoes.

Tus amigos son muy simpáticos.

Your friends are very nice.

Recibí tus mensajes ayer.

I received your messages yesterday.

Word Connections

Antonyms

mis (my (plural))
nuestros (our (plural))

Common Collocations

tus cosas – your things
tus padres – your parents
tus ojos – your eyes
tus manos – your hands

💡 Grammar Points

Showing Who Owns What

'Tus' is used to say that multiple things belong to 'you'. Think of it as the informal 'your' for more than one item.

'Tu' vs. 'Tus'

Use 'tu' for one thing ('tu libro' - your book) and 'tus' for more than one thing ('tus libros' - your books). The ending changes to match the number of items.

Always Informal

'Tus' is the partner of 'tú' (the informal 'you'). You use it with friends, family, and people your age.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Tus' for One Thing

Mistake: "Me gusta tus perro."

Correction: Me gusta tu perro. Because 'perro' is just one dog, you need to use 'tu' without the 's'.

Formal vs. Informal 'Your'

Mistake: "Señor Pérez, ¿cómo están tus hijos?"

Correction: Señor Pérez, ¿cómo están sus hijos? Use 'tus' with people you call 'tú' (informal). For formal situations with 'usted' (like with Señor Pérez), you need to use 'sus'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Two-Question Check

Before you say 'tus', quickly ask yourself: 1. Am I talking TO a friend ('tú')? 2. Am I talking ABOUT more than one thing? If yes to both, 'tus' is the perfect word!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tus

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'tus'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

tú(you (subject, informal)) - pronoun

tu(your (for one item, informal)) - adjective

tuyo/tuya/tuyos/tuyas(yours (mine, his, hers)) - pronoun

te(you (object)) - pronoun

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'tu' and 'tus'?

It's all about how many things you're talking about. Use 'tu' for one thing ('tu casa' - your house) and 'tus' for more than one thing ('tus casas' - your houses). Both are used when you're talking to one person informally ('tú').

When do I use 'tus' versus 'sus'?

It depends on who you're talking to. Use 'tus' when talking to someone you would call 'tú' (a friend, a family member). Use 'sus' when talking to someone you would call 'usted' (someone older, a boss), or when talking about things that belong to 'them' (ellos/ellas).

Is 'tus' ever used for one person?

No, 'tus' always describes more than one thing. If you are talking about one item that belongs to your friend, you must use 'tu'. For example, 'tu teléfono' (your telephone).