tuyas
“tuyas” means “yours” in Spanish (referring to feminine plural items).
yours
Also: of yours
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Mis cosas están en la mesa, ¿dónde están las tuyas?
A2My things are on the table, where are yours?
Las ideas tuyas me gustan más que las mías.
B1Your ideas (the ones belonging to you) I like more than mine.
La decisión es tuya. No es culpa de las tuyas.
B2The decision is yours (singular). It is not the fault of yours (the women/things belonging to you).
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Quick Quiz: tuyas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'tuyas' to refer to 'las flores' (the flowers)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin possessive adjective *tuus*, which meant 'your'. The Spanish language developed both a short form (*tu*) and a longer, more emphatic form (*tuyo*). 'Tuyas' is simply the feminine plural version of that longer form.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tus' and 'tuyas'?
'Tus' is the short form of 'your' and always goes before the noun (e.g., *tus cosas*). 'Tuyas' is the long form, meaning 'yours.' It usually replaces the noun (e.g., *las tuyas*) or follows the noun for emphasis (e.g., *las cosas tuyas*).
Why is 'tuyas' only for informal 'you' (tú)?
'Tuyas' is based on the informal pronoun 'tú'. If you are speaking formally (using 'usted'), you would use the forms based on 'suyo/suya/suyos/suyas' instead.